Frequently Asked Questions

MFSWA is a Muslim community-based organization that operates on a cost-sharing model. After paying the membership and administration fees, the only other payments made by a member are when a MFSWA member passes away by the will of Allah Swt. For example: if a member passes away and it costs $12,500 and we have 300 members then the cost share of each member will be $12,500/299 = $41.81. After the collection of $41.81 per principal member amounting to $12,500, MFSWA will use these funds to buy a new burial lot for its members.

The admin fee of $25 pays for expenses like website, domain and other IT related charges, as well other expenses.

No, we do not claim any death benefit from the government.

Yes, you can. However, a processing fee will be added for credit card payments.

No, as this adds additional maintenance and credit fees and increases the overhead for the organization. Our goal as an organization is to keep costs low. Credit cards add additional handling and costs (2% to 3.5% per transaction). ACH bank payments are one of the safest methods for security of account holders. These ACH transactions will be made through Stripe. MFSWA will not store any bank account information of its members.

If all required information is correct, a formal acknowledgement will be sent within 1–2 weeks.

Death at home or in the hospital, first obtain the death certificate from the hospital or health authorities. Please visit the Burial Process page on our website and follow the steps provided there. An outline/process flow of the burial process in the Puget Sound area can be reviewed by clicking Outline of Burial Process.

No. Our services are available only in the State of WA Puget Sound area.

Death outside the defined area will be handled as per travel policy. In case of payment made by the member, ensure that the invoice(s) are submitted within 30 days from the date of burial, otherwise the funeral cost will not be reimbursed.