Funeral and Burial
Navigating the death of a loved one can be overwhelming, especially when trying to honour Islamic traditions in a non-Muslim country. This section provides a clear, step-by-step guide to Islamic funeral practices in the UK, practical tools for planning, and spiritual guidance rooted in the Islamic understanding of life after death.
Islamic Funeral Rites in the UK
Step-by-Step Funeral Guide
A detailed overview of the Islamic funeral process, including:
Ghusl – Ritual washing of the body
Kafan – Shrouding the body in white cloth
Salat al-Janazah – The funeral prayer
Burial – Laying the deceased to rest according to Sunnah
Ghusl Training Workshops
Learn the Ritual of Ghusl
Hands-on or online training for family members and volunteers on how to perform ghusl with care, respect, and accordance to Islamic principles.
Legal Guidance: Post-Mortems, Coroners & Repatriation
Navigating Legal Procedures in the UK
Understand your rights and responsibilities when dealing with UK coroners and legal processes:
When and why a post-mortem might be required
How to request cultural and religious considerations
Steps for repatriating the body to another country while preserving Islamic rituals
Funeral Planning Checklist
Plan With Confidence
A printable checklist to help families through the immediate steps after death:
Who to contact
Mosque coordination
Body preparation
Legal paperwork
Burial arrangements
Qabr & Life of Barzakh
Understanding the Life After Death
A faith-based explanation of the Islamic concept of life after death, including:
What happens in the grave (Qabr)
The Barzakh, the stage between death and the Day of Judgement
What the deceased experience spiritually