Universal II Mortuary

Universal II Mortuary, Inc., also known as Universal Mortuary, is a full-service funeral home located at 411 Kennedy Street NW in Washington, DC. Since its founding in 1983, the family-owned business has been dedicated to serving the diverse community of the nation’s capital with compassionate, professional care. The funeral home specializes in Islamic funeral services and traditional Christian services, and also provides national and international shipping to accommodate families with loved ones who pass away elsewhere. With a commitment to personal attention and dignity, the staff ensures that every family receives respectful and empathetic guidance during their time of loss.

The funeral home is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Its facility is wheelchair accessible, including an accessible entrance and parking lot, making it welcoming for all visitors. The team is led by President and Owner Paul Al-Mateen, Vice President Paul Martin, Manager and Licensed Funeral Director Kasey Kamilah Martin, and support staff Khadijah Al-Mateen and Darryl Omari Martin. Together, they bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of the cultural and religious needs of the families they serve.

Universal II Mortuary offers a wide range of services to help families create meaningful tributes. These include traditional burial and full-service cremation, direct cremation, memorial services, and pre-planning options. The funeral home provides an online showroom where families can browse and personalize caskets, urns, and other funeral products. A general price list is available in PDF format on the website, and important forms can be downloaded for convenience. Additionally, the funeral home features recent obituaries on its site, allowing friends and community members to send flowers or sympathy cards directly.

Beyond the immediate services, Universal II Mortuary supports families through grief with a library of resources, grief support services, and self-care information. The website also offers planning insights and an online form for pre-planning arrangements. With a strong reputation reflected in a 4.2-star rating on Google Maps and a history of personalized care, Universal II Mortuary continues to be a trusted partner for Washington, DC families navigating end-of-life decisions. For more information, the funeral home can be reached at (202) 723-1075 or visited at its Kennedy Street location.