OTTAWA MUSLIM CEMETERY INC.

What OTTAWA MUSLIM CEMETERY INC. does

Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc. is a federally registered Canadian charity (Reg. #894375187RR0001) and not-for-profit that operates the first dedicated Muslim-owned and operated cemetery in the National Capital Region. Community efforts to establish the cemetery began in 1994, land was acquired in 2005 in the Greely/Manotick area (1668 Manotick Station Rd.), provincial licensing under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act was granted in 2008, and active burials commenced on January 4, 2013. The cemetery serves exclusively Muslim families and individuals who testify to the Shahadatain across Ottawa, Gatineau, Barrhaven, Kanata, Manotick, Orleans, Stittsville, Richmond, and Limoges.

The core offering is Qibla-aligned burial at 57° clockwise from True North, delivered through adult and children's burial lots, grave opening and closing services, memorial markers, and full funeral coordination in adherence with Islamic (Ahl al Sunnah) requirements. Digital infrastructure is minimal and non-proprietary: a third-party Find-a-Grave online registry, a marketing website at muslimcemetery.ca, and standard social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) for community awareness. Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time: burial lot sales (with installment plans for up to 4 lots — 20% down, balance over 6 months), burial service fees, memorial marker sales, and tax-receipted charitable donations, supplemented by a new $25/month recurring general-support subscription. 40% of every lot sale is statutorily placed in an independent Care and Maintenance Trust Fund for perpetual upkeep. Go-to-market is community-led: a Janaza alert network coordinates directly with five anchor mosque partners (Masjid Omar, Masjid Bilal, SNMC, Masjid Salaam, OMA) that channel at-need referrals at the moment of family loss, supplemented by word-of-mouth within the Ottawa Muslim community and 24/7 phone support (613-851-7444).

Name

OTTAWA MUSLIM CEMETERY INC.

Legal name

Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc.

Website

https://muslimcemetery.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc. is a not-for-profit, community-owned cemetery in Greely near Ottawa that provides Qibla-aligned Islamic burial lots, grave services, and funeral coordination exclusively for Muslim families in the National Capital Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cemetery and Funeral Services

NAICS

Cemeteries and Crematories (81222), Death Care Services (8122)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Islamic burial services
• Cemetery plot sales
• Funeral coordination services
• Memorial markers
• Community cemetery charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Greely

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Burial Lot Sales: Sale of burial lots (adult and children's) with permanent grave markers. One-time purchase with optional instalment plans for multiple lots (20% down payment, up to 6 months balance). Interment rights certificates issued upon full payment.
2. Burial Services: Grave opening and closing services, Qibla-aligned burial preparation, and full funeral coordination according to Islamic requirements.
3. Memorial Markers: Grave markers and personalized inscription services for memorialization of loved ones.
4. Donations: Charitable donations accepted for cemetery expansion (Phase III) and ongoing maintenance. Tax receipts issued for donations (Charitable Registration No. 894375187RR0001).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc. operates a community-owned, non-profit Islamic cemetery providing Qibla-aligned burial lots (adult and children's), grave opening and closing, full funeral coordination, and memorial markers for Muslims in the National Capital Region. It also maintains an online grave registry and a 24/7 Janaza community alert network, governed under Ontario's Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act.

Product overview

Ottawa Muslim Cemetery Inc. is a not-for-profit, community-owned cemetery that operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The core offering is Islamic burial services with Qibla-aligned graves at 57° true north, serving exclusively Muslims who testify to the Shahadatain. The cemetery provides a complete suite of related services including burial lot sales (adult and children's lots), grave opening/closing, funeral arrangements coordination, memorial markers, and an online grave registry. Additional services include pre-planning options with installment payment plans, a Janaza alert community notification system, and educational resources on Islamic burial rites and cemetery etiquette. The organization is federally incorporated as a charity and operates under provincial licensing based on Islamic principles, with expansion phases underway to secure future burial space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burial Services Complete Islamic burial services including 24/7 Janaza support, grave opening and closing, and Qibla-aligned burial preparation at 57 degrees true north, guiding grieving families through every step in full adherence to Islamic law. Targeted at Muslim families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
• Burial Lots (Adult and Children's) Qibla-aligned, Islamically certified burial lots for adults and children with permanent grave markers. Pre-ordering is available with installment payment plans (20% down payment, up to 6 months for multiple lots). Single lot purchases require full payment.
• Funeral Arrangements Full coordination services guiding families from the moment of death through to burial, supporting families with dignity, knowledge, and full adherence to Islamic requirements, in collaboration with local mosques.
• Memorial Markers Grave markers and personalized inscription services to preserve the memory of loved ones. Only flat headstones are allowed and must be purchased from and installed by cemetery staff.
• Pre-order Burial Lots Advance purchase option allowing families to secure resting places before need, locking in current pricing and sparing loved ones from difficult decisions during grief. Available during development phases.
• Memorial Dedication Dedication of a bench, tree, or engraved plaque in memory of someone who has passed on. Priced at $500 per dedication, offered as a lasting tribute.

Quantifiable outcome

• Estimated 60 years of burial capacity with current development phases

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Masjid OmarcoreOthersMosque providing funeral home services (washing and preparation of body) and familiar with burial permit processes. One of the primary mosque partners for Janaza coordination.
• Masjid BilalcoreOthersMosque providing funeral home services and burial coordination. Familiar with death certificates and burial permits process.
• SNMC (Salaat and Nikah Center)coreOthersMosque providing funeral home services and burial coordination.
• Masjid SalaamcoreOthersMosque providing funeral home services and burial coordination. Located approximately 25 minutes from cemetery.
• OMA (Ottawa Muslim Association Masjid)coreOthersMajor mosque providing funeral home services and burial coordination. Located approximately 30 minutes from cemetery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries: Non-profit community-owned cemetery operator in Toronto operating multiple historic and modern cemeteries — directly comparable as a Canadian non-profit cemetery operator with trust-funded perpetual care and community stewardship.
• Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Toronto: Faith-based community cemetery operator (Catholic) in Ontario with mandated interment, perpetual care trust funds, and provincial licensing — directly comparable as a denominational non-profit cemetery with religious compliance requirements and pre-need lot sales.
• Park Lawn Corporation: TSX-listed Canadian death care provider operating cemeteries, funeral homes, and cremation services across Ontario and beyond — comparable as a Canada-based cemetery/funeral operator serving families under provincial burial regulation.
• Arbor Memorial Services Inc. One of Canada's largest privately held cemetery and funeral service companies, operating dozens of cemeteries nationally — directly comparable as a Canadian multi-site cemetery operator subject to provincial Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Acts.

Broad incumbents

• Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Calgary): Large established multi-faith cemetery and funeral centre in Calgary offering burial, cremation, and memorial services — comparable as a Canadian non-denominational cemetery operator of similar scale with community-driven service offerings.
• Service Corporation International (SCI): Global leader in death care operating cemeteries and funeral homes across North America — comparable as a broad cemetery/funeral incumbent whose scale, marketing, and pricing discipline shape the competitive context for community operators.
• StoneMor Partners L.P. U.S.-based cemetery and funeral home operator managing hundreds of properties with pre-need sales and perpetual care trust funds — comparable as a large-scale cemetery operator with similar revenue streams (lot sales, interment fees, markers, trust-funded maintenance).

Regional players

• Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre: Large community cemetery in Toronto offering burial lots, funeral services, and cremation — comparable as a Canadian regional cemetery with full-service offerings and provincial licensing, though operating in a different geography than Ottawa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ottawamuslimcemetery4191
• Facebookfacebook.com/ottawamuslimcemetery1
• Instagraminstagram.com/ottawamuslimcemetery
• TikToktiktok.com/@ottawamuslimcemetery

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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