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Watch | An Evening Honouring the Team at Mowbray
On this special evening, we gathered to honour the incredible men and women who dedicate themselves to serving our community through their work at the Mowbray Cemetery. In the midst of challenging circumstances, they provide care and support with dedication. This annual dinner is our way of expressing heartfelt gratitude, celebrating their hard work, and READ MORE
DATES FOR MOWBRAY CEMETERY COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP WEEKEND ANNOUNCED
The Mowbray Cemetery has once again announced the dates for its much-anticipated Community Cemetery Weekend, set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 February 2026. What began as a local initiative pioneered by Mowbray Cemetery has since grown into a powerful community movement that has expanded to other cemeteries across the region, READ MORE
Mowbray Cemetery Launches Innovative Digital Grave Records System
The Mowbray Cemetery has officially introduced a cutting edge online platform designed to transform the way burial records are managed and accessed by the community. Developed in partnership with highly skilled and dedicated software engineers, this advanced system allows users to easily locate graves and update burial information with accuracy and efficiency. The new platform READ MORE
Watch | Thank You to Waste Carriers and Nutri Humus
Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Waste Carriers and Nutrihumus. These companies are stepping up to help keep Mowbray Cemetery clean by placing their containers on-site and removing all those leaves and grass. It’s a much-appreciated service to our Muslim community, and we’re grateful for their support.
The Grave Re-Opening Solution, After 15 Years
In response to the ongoing challenge of limited burial space in both municipal and private cemeteries, including Mowbray Cemetery and others, and by giving effect to the the Muslim Judicial Council’s (MJC) Fatwa on reburials, we encourage families to reuse an existing grave after a period of 15 years has passed. By doing so, we READ MORE
Watch | Handling of Janaaza and Mayets in Johannesburg, the Mowbray Cemetery Team visits.
During a recent visit to Johannesburg the team at Mowbray Cemetery and The Moslem Cemetery Board, had the opportunity to meet with Saaberie Chishty, a key organisation in burial and funeral services in the area. The team was given a comprehensive tour of their advanced facilities, which include specialised areas for the ritual washing of READ MORE