Is the registration fee annual?
No. The $150 registration fee is one-time for the duration of your membership.
Are my parents covered?
Each membership can include your spouse and children up to the age of 25, all living at the same address. Parents will require their own membership. The one-time registration fee of $150 will be waived for your parents if you are a current member.
How many children are included?
Whatever Allah has blessed you with. The registration form allows for 8. Please contact us if you need more. Keep in mind that they must all be living at the same address and be up to age 25.
What happens to my children over 25 years old?
If you are an existing member with kids, they will need their own membership when they turn 25, and we will waive the $150 one-time registration fee.
Is the registration fee for administrative costs?
No. Muslim CARE is operated by volunteers and administrative costs are kept at a minimum. The objective of the registration fee is primarily to have a reserve of funds available to pay for funerals BEFORE we share the cost with the members. We will automatically withdraw funds from each membership bank account a few days AFTER a funeral. We also plan to use the registration fee funds to purchase graves in bulk at a discounted price reserving them for use amongst the membership. There is no obligation to use these graves by any member, however it is an option that will be presented where applicable to reduce the total cost of the funeral.
How do I pay?
To maximize efficiency and minimize costs we only accept Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT). This is not Email Money Transfer. This is also referred to as pre-authorized payments or pre-authorized debits where we will withdraw the funds from your account. This includes your initial $150 one-time registration fee as well as payments for each death to a maximum of $20.
Can I donate to help this program?
No. This is not a charity. This is a not for profit organization designed to benefit members.
Is there a maximum or minimum I have to pay?
The minimum you have to pay is the one-time registration fee. You may pay the one-time registration fee and pass away before you make any other payments and your funeral would be covered.
This program is designed to charge you a maximum of $20 for every janazah of a fellow member. As memberships increase, the cost decreases. There is no maximum for the number of janazah you will contribute to. You may live for another 75 years or more than that and contribute to many funerals, benefiting the community and yourself with rewards.
Who is eligible for membership application?
We are currently accepting applications from residents of the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas only.
When does my membership activate?
Once you submit your application, we will review the details. Once we confirm your application is complete, your membership will be activated after 60 days. Your membership fees will be withdrawn from your account after your membership is activated..
What if I move?
If you move within Canada, we will continue your membership. If you move outside Canada, we will have to terminate the membership. We encourage you to contact us if you are moving to discuss the details.