The death of someone in the family or a friend is a time of great stress and emotion. Often people are not familiar with what to do, either from a religious point of view or in terms of the practical steps that need to be completed to bury one’s loved one. The practical steps that are covered relate to the paperwork which needs to be completed to meet legal requirements and to organise the funeral itself.

If you are unsure of any aspect, we are always available to help and consult.

It is Sunnah, on hearing of the death of a fellow Muslim, to recite the following prayer:

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

Indeed to Allah do we belong and to him we shall return.
(Surah alBaqarah 156, Sahih Muslim 918)

Before funeral arrangements can be made, the death needs to be registered at the local Register Office and the appropriate paperwork issued for the burial to take place.