Gardens of rest

A Dedicated Sanctuary for Islamic Burials

Gardens of Rest is a newly established phase within Brinkley Woodland Cemetery, created exclusively for the Muslim community. Designed to uphold Islamic burial traditions while embracing natural beauty, this sacred ground is a place where loved ones are laid to rest with dignity, simplicity, and reverence.

This expansive new phase will accommodate approximately 20,000 burial plots, ensuring a long-term provision for the Muslim community. Thoughtfully designed and guided by faith, sustainability, and environmental harmony, Gardens of Rest provides a tranquil, undisturbed sanctuary for generations to come.

Dedicated to the Muslim Community

Gardens of Rest is reserved exclusively for Muslim burials, ensuring that all aspects of burial adhere to Islamic principles. Families can be assured that their loved ones are laid to rest in an environment that respects the sanctity of Shariah-compliant burials.

A Natural and Sustainable Burial Ground

As part of Brinkley Woodland Cemetery, Gardens of Rest follows a natural burial ethos, ensuring that burials are conducted with minimal impact on the environment. Our vision is to create a landscape of meadows and woodland, where the graves blend seamlessly into the natural beauty of the land.

Fully Aligned with Islamic Burial Traditions

• All graves face Qiblah, following the Sunnah.

• Shroud-only burials (Kafan) wherever possible, ensuring a pure return to the earth.

• Immediate burials facilitated, in line with Islamic customs.

• No embalming or non-Islamic burial practices.

Family Plots & Pre-Purchased Graves Available

We understand the importance of keeping families together even in the Hereafter. Gardens of Rest offers:

Family plots, allowing loved ones to be buried side by side.

Pre-purchased graves, ensuring peace of mind and securing a resting place in advance.

By planning ahead, families can preserve the tradition of remaining close in both life and death, while also easing the burden on loved ones during difficult times.

A Cemetery in Harmony with Simplicity & Tawheed

In keeping with the principles of Islamic humility, Gardens of Rest will not feature traditional headstones or raised mounds. Instead:

Graves will be marked with a simple tablet, ensuring an uncluttered, natural setting.

No elaborate memorials, in line with the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

A return to the earth in its purest form, reflecting the simplicity of early Islamic burials.

This approach mirrors historic Islamic burial grounds, where the focus remains on dua, remembrance, and reflection rather than material displays.

Location & Development of the Site

An Evolving Vision of Peaceful Meadows & Woodland

Gardens of Rest is part of the second phase of Brinkley Woodland Cemetery, a natural burial ground carefully developed to create a calm, reflective, and beautiful resting place.

• The first step has been completed with the installation of an eco-friendly road, allowing easy access for funeral processions and visitors.

• Over time, the site will transform into meadows and woodland, preserving the integrity of the land and offering a space of quiet reflection for families.

• Unlike traditional cemeteries, this is not a place of stone and monuments, but of nature and tranquillity, in harmony with the teachings of Islam.

Connected to Cambridge’s Muslim Community

With its location within reach of Cambridge Central Mosque, a landmark of sustainability and faith, Gardens of Rest shares a similar ethos—a space that respects both Islamic values and environmental responsibility.

This cemetery is more than just a resting place; it is a legacy for the Muslim community, ensuring that the principles of our faith are upheld for generations to come.

Islamic Burial Ground

Islamic Burial Ground

A Dedicated Sanctuary for Islamic Burials

Dedicated to the Muslim Community

A Natural and Sustainable Burial Ground

Fully Aligned with Islamic Burial Traditions

Family Plots & Pre-Purchased Graves Available

A Cemetery in Harmony with Simplicity & Tawheed

Location & Development of the Site

Contact Us

Brinkley Woodland Cemetery

Islamic Burial Ground

Islamic Burial Ground

A Dedicated Sanctuary for Islamic Burials

Dedicated to the Muslim Community

A Natural and Sustainable Burial Ground

Fully Aligned with Islamic Burial Traditions

Family Plots & Pre-Purchased Graves Available

A Cemetery in Harmony with Simplicity & Tawheed

Location & Development of the Site

Contact Us

Brinkley Woodland Cemetery

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