Muslim burials place the body facing Mecca—toward the northeast in North America. Muslim graves typically feature only a flat marker with Arabic writing. Monuments, elaborate markers and flowers are discouraged. Instead, one should humbly remember Allah and pray for the deceased.

For a Muslim burial, the grave should be perpendicular to Mecca, the Islamic holy city, with the person placed on their right side facing Mecca. While the person is being placed into the grave, mourners recite a prayer. Wood and stones are placed on top so that the soil does not come into direct contact with the person.