ALIKRAM Burial Services
Dignified Islamic burials • Financial coverage for members • Birmingham & West Midlands
About Our Burial Services
ALIKRAM Burial Services is a Birmingham-based non-profit dedicated to serving the Eritrean Muslim community in Birmingham and the West Midlands. It provides respectful, Islamic-compliant funeral and burial services. Every step—from ritual washing to burial—is handled with dignity and in accordance with Islamic tradition.
For registered members, ALIKRAM covers all burial costs, easing the financial burden on families during their time of grief.
Mission Statement
To support Eritrean Muslim families in Birmingham and the West Midlands by delivering dignified Islamic burials and paying burial costs for members—so no family is left struggling during a time of loss.
Vision Statement
A united Eritrean Muslim community in Birmingham and the West Midlands where every member receives proper Islamic burial care, free from financial stress, and aligned with both faith and culture.
Services Include
Ghusl
Ritual washing of the body
Shrouding
Wrapping the deceased in white cloth
Salat al-Janazah
Funeral prayer
Burial Coordination
Paperwork and logistics
Full Payment Coverage
All burial costs for members
5 Core Goals
1. Pay Burial Costs for Members
Provide full financial coverage for the burial of all registered members from the Eritrean Muslim community.
2. Honor Islamic Burial Practices
Ensure that each burial fulfills religious duties—ghusl, shrouding, prayer, and proper interment.
3. Lift the Burden from Families
Take care of funeral logistics so loved ones can focus on healing and prayer.
4. Preserve Eritrean Muslim Identity
Reflect Eritrean cultural values and religious customs in every aspect of the service.
5. Build Community Responsibility
Encourage Eritrean Muslims in Birmingham and the West Midlands to join and support a self-sustaining community burial fund.
ALIKRAM Statement
"Every soul shall taste death" (al-Imran 3:185)
ALIKRAM Burial Services ensures that every Eritrean Muslim in Birmingham and the West Midlands is laid to rest with dignity, in line with Islamic principles, without leaving a financial burden on their family.
Become a Member
Secure burial coverage for your family • Support the community • Peace of mind