Urbanization and restructuring of residential areas in Malaysia have affected human relations. Full reliance on the traditional community-based bereavement care services (BCS) is no longer viable in view of the changes in social and community structure, resulting in the establishment of business-based BCS. While BCS companies for non-Muslims seem to thrive, the same is not obvious for Islamic BCS despite the market is yet to be fully mined with Muslims making up 60% of Malaysian population. Enhancing Islamic BCS industry requires a sound business model. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop an Islamic Bereavement Care Services Social Enterprise Model. Using qualitative approach, data is collected through semi-structured interviews with representatives of Islamic BCS companies. The model has four dimensions; motivation for involvement, actual involvement, value creation and sustainability. This study provides the link between Islamic BCS and commercialism through social business model.
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