Purchase Gravesite
DAR AL TAQWA · PLANNING WITH CARE
Plan ahead. Care for those you love.
Pre-purchasing a gravesite is a thoughtful way to prepare for the Hereafter and ease the burden on your family. Dar Al Taqwa can help you take the next step.
For future gravesite needs. No payment is collected in this form.A LITTLE PREPARATION
Before you begin
Gravesites can be pre-purchased at a discounted rate through Dar Al Taqwa (DAT). Burials are located at Columbia Memorial Park cemetery, 12005 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029.
Review the information below, then complete the request form for future use. Please inform your next of kin once you own a gravesite with DAT and keep your certificate and payment receipt with your important records.
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This form is for future use. For an immediate burial or janazah, please contact the Funeral Committee at 410-507-2000.
HERE TO HELP
Questions, answered.
Understand the details.
Take the next step with confidence.
01Why should I pre-purchase a gravesite now?
It is a reminder and preparation for the Akhirah (Hereafter). It also removes the financial burden from your next of kin and the Muslim community of purchasing your gravesite after death.
02Can I pre-purchase multiple gravesites?
Yes, you can purchase more than one gravesite.
03What documentation will I receive after purchasing a gravesite?
You will receive a certificate of ownership and payment receipt. DAT retains a record of your purchase for access by the DAT Board and DAT Funeral Committee. Please also inform your next of kin that you own a gravesite with DAT.
04What is the cost of a gravesite purchased through DAT?
A DAT gravesite currently costs $3,950. This cost is subject to future changes.
05Are there additional costs at the time of the funeral?
Yes. Additional costs may include:
- Funeral home charges: approximately $1,500–$2,500, independent of DAT. These are payable directly to the funeral home at the time of the funeral and cannot be pre-purchased.
- Weekend and holiday burials: Columbia Memorial Park charges approximately $500 for Saturday and $700 for Sunday or a public holiday.
06Am I guaranteed a specific gravesite?
No. Selecting or purchasing a specific gravesite does not guarantee its availability or suitability at the time of burial. Please read the full Gravesite Purchase and Allocation Disclaimer below.
Gravesite Purchase and Allocation Disclaimer
The selection and purchase of a specific gravesite does not guarantee its availability or suitability at the time of burial. Factors beyond the control of Dar Al Taqwa (DAT) such as the Cemetery’s topographical changes, infrastructure updates, environmental discoveries, regulatory modifications, and other Cemetery operations and issues, may affect site usability. If a purchased gravesite is deemed unusable at the time of need, DAT will notify the deceased’s authorized family representative of any issues affecting site suitability. DAT will use its best efforts to work with the authorized family representative to find a mutually agreeable solution. The family will be given a choice of one of the following options before the scheduled burial:
- Receive an alternative gravesite for burial at no additional cost. While DAT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate family preferences, DAT cannot guarantee proximity to other family gravesites or previously selected locations.
- Receive a full refund of the original purchase price. The refund amount will be based on the original purchase price as documented by valid proof of purchase such as payment receipts, credit card statements, copies of checks, etc.
DAT maintains the right to make final determinations on site suitability based on Cemetery conditions and directives. This disclaimer becomes effective upon the purchase of any gravesite and remains binding upon all designated representatives and successors.
WHEN YOU ARE READY
Take the next step.
Complete the request form with your details and the people the gravesites are intended for.
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