About Us
Context
A Study on Community Needs
A study conducted in Melbourne West examined the need for a mortuary facility, with a specific focus on the growing Muslim population. The research engaged various community centers across the suburbs, including Caroline Springs, Altona, Hoppers Crossing, Little River and Rural, Manor Lakes, Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Werribee South, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale, Laverton, Mount Cottrell, and St. Albans. Findings highlighted several key issues, including the lack of culturally sensitive services, limited access to mortuary facilities, and the pressing need for convenience and increased capacity. The study emphasizes the necessity of establishing a dedicated mortuary to adequately address the unique needs of the Muslim community, ensuring dignified and respectful funeral services. The team concluded that the establishment of a mortuary is urgently needed.
Council Approval:
The Team: Not-for-profit Office Holders:
A charitable organization was established under the trading name “Not-for-profit Funeral Services,” with the core objective of delivering obligation-free advisory and mortuary services to the Muslim community.
This committed team boasts extensive experience in serving and managing community affairs, possesses a profound understanding of their needs, and speaks their languages.
The officeholders and team members, drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, are all volunteers who do not receive any form of remuneration, wages, or benefits. Their services are provided for free, as explicitly outlined in the approved “Not for Profit Funeral Service Constitution” by the ACNC (Australian Charity and Not-for-Profit Commission).
Donations or contributions received are earmarked for fixed or capital expenses, ongoing operational costs, bills, and property maintenance.
The Fixed or capital expenses, which encompass the establishment of the mortuary, consist of:
- Architect’s fees for building design and secondary consent design.
- Town planner fee for planning approval and secondary consent.
- Council fee for planning permit.
- Acquisition of mortuary equipment such as cool room storage racks, stretchers, washing platforms, water tanks, and standby generators.
- Acquisition of a hearse.
- Acquisition of a van.
Ongoing or recurring expenses include:
- Owner’s corporation fee (building insurance).
- Utility bills (electricity and water).
- Building maintenance.
- Maintenance of the cool room and equipment.
- Cleaning services.
- Maintenance of health and safety equipment.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations.
Vision:
Our vision is to deliver obligation-free advisory and mortuary services, offering dedicated support to grieving families during the difficult period following the loss of a loved one. We endeavor to provide comprehensive assistance and guidance to families, aiding them in understanding the funeral process and arranging a memorial service that fulfills their desires.
Mission:
Our mission is to serve bereaved families with love and care, offering obligation-free guidance and assistance in arranging funerals that are suited to the individual’s or family’s needs.
Objectives:
- Cultivating unity within the community through empathetic engagement with individuals experiencing loss.
- Promoting community cohesion and fostering collaboration for the advancement of humanity.
- Establishing a culture of well-being aimed at fostering societal peace and harmony.