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Funerals in Islam

In Islam, arranging a funeral is a communal duty (Fard-e-kifaya). Burial should happen as soon as reasonably possible, with washing, prayer and burial, and no cremation.

Three essential steps

  • Washing (Ghusl) & shrouding (Kafan)
  • Funeral prayer (Janaazah Salaah)
  • Burial (Janaazah)

Documents & timing

  • Obtain required documents quickly
  • No embalming is usually needed
  • Post-mortems only for medico-legal reasons

Using muslimgraves.com

Book online at a participating cemetery, choose an undertaker, and follow the burial workflow from phone or laptop.

Book a Burial

The Burial Process

Step-by-step overview from nominating an informant through to burial at the cemetery.

Documents Required

What is typically needed for new graves, re-opens, and other burial types.

Ghusl & prayer

How washing, shrouding and the Janaazah prayer are performed. You then proceed to burial.

This site gives a general overview only. For religious guidance, consult your local Imamat or learned scholars. In South Africa, burials must be facilitated by a registered undertaker.