Do not call any funeral homes directly — please reach the Muslim Cemetery Coordinator first.
The ICSA owns and manages the Muslim Cemetery located in La Vernia approximately 39 miles to the south east of the Islamic Center of San Antonio. The street address for the cemetery is County Rd 341, La Vernia, TX 78121, it is located off US-87 South in La Vernia.
From the first phone call to the burial itself, every part of the Islamic funeral process is coordinated through the Muslim Cemetery Coordinator — no scattered calls, no missed details.
Here are the steps you need to take in case of a death in the family — call the Coordinator first, and every detail from janazah to burial is arranged from there.
Start HereThe funeral prayer can be performed in any masjid in San Antonio. The Coordinator will help schedule the time and venue with the family.
Contact Hillcrest Funeral Home Services for the ritual washing, performed in accordance with Islamic tradition.
Overall rules and procedures for burials in the Muslim Cemetery — Islamic law governs all matters, with clear guidance for families on what to expect.
View RulesPlease reach out to the Muslim Cemetery Coordinator to schedule an Azaa' — the Dawah Room at ICSA can be reserved for the family and community.
Do not call any funeral homes directly — please reach the Muslim Cemetery Coordinator first.
No body can be buried in this Muslim cemetery without the permission of the Muslim Cemetery Coordinator.
Every burial is arranged through the Coordinator, in keeping with Islamic tradition and cemetery practice.
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.”
Qur'an · 2:156
One number, available 24 hours. Choose one family member to coordinate — we will guide them through every step of the Islamic funeral process.
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La Vernia
County Rd 341 · TX 78121
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