About us

It is obvious that when an unavoidable event such as death occurs on human being, whether the cause is accidental or natural the loss brings immense stress as well as hardship to the entire family. This is especially apparent to those who live abroad. Even though it is impossible to bring back the deceased family member, a proper
burial, including a service to pay respects, tends to bring peace mind. However, this is possible only when there is prior sufficient preparation for a funeral ceremony as per norm.

While enduring the loss of a loved one, the family members may face difficulties holding a funeral service. Had on been given the opportunity to prepare, the process has been much simpler.

In this scenario, since there is no capacity to hold the funeral ceremony, the only option for family members are to pledge for help. It is clear that this will create discomfort and possibly bring shame to the family, as well.

With this, Edir is founded with the aim to make such situations and happenings easy, with additional intent to financially help the victim’s family reach the financial means for the funeral ceremony, thus easing stress while holding a proper funeral ceremony in a timely fashion; this also provides an opportunity to send the body back to the country of origin without financial detriment.

Arizona Andnet Meredaja Edir is an association free from discrimination against tribal background, religion, sex and political orientation, with sole purpose of facilitating funeral ceremony. Thus, it is founded to accommodate Ethiopians and those who practice similar funeral ceremonies and share social togetherness regardless of boundary and life style. 

These Code of conduct (Bylaws) formed and adopted by the association to facilitate its business as a non-profit association exclusively for Funeral Services as a tax exempt association under section 501 (C) (8) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986.

Since we can and should help one another, we founded this Edir to provide aid and to overcome such tragedies together.

In other words, it is an Ethiopian cultural insurance. Thus, its open to every Ethiopian and as mentioned above those who are from the neighboring countries and friends of Ethiopian who wants to become a member are welcomed.