Mosque funeral services

Preparation for the Ceremony

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Muslim law and tradition have endowed a Muslim’s funeral with profound religious significance and it should, in every respect , express the dignity, sanctity and modesty of a solemn religious service.

The five stages that follow the death of a Muslim are:

The final bathing (ghusl) of the deceased – Tajheez.

The shrouding (kafan) of the deceased – Takfeen.

The funeral prayers – Janazah Salah.

The funeral procession – Carrying the bier to the grave.

The burial of the deceased – Tadfeen.

It is very important to complete the above stages as quickly as possible, for Rasulullah (saw) has emphasised:

“Make haste at a funeral; if the dead person was good, it is a good state to which you are sending him on; but if he was otherwise it is an evil of which you are ridding yourselves.”

Even if the person dies on a Friday, the scholars have stated, “it is better to make all arrangements and bury the deceased before Jumu’ah salah” and that “delaying the funeral with the thought that there will be more participants after jumu’ah is undeseriable”.

Moreover, the blessings and forgiveness for the deceased that will be acquired by adhering to the command of Rasulullah (saw) is more worthy then delaying the janazah salah, even with the possibility that more participants may attend.

Sharee’ah has also prohibited the delaying of the burial on account of a certain relative being overseas and this person’s inability to arrive quickly, for example, due to the unavailbility of a flight.

Please note, to enable the burial to take place as quickly as possible, we need to comply with the formalities of the law of this country, which requires that the death is certified and registered. These formalities are extracted from the official document “What to do after a death in England and Wales”.

IF THE DEATH OCCURS IN A HOSPITAL

If the Death Occurs in a Hospital

If the death occurs in a hospital, the hospital will provide a Medical Certificate showing the cause of death or will refer to a coroner if the cause of death is uncertain or questioned. The body is kept in the hospital mortuary until the executor arranges for the body to be taken away.

If the Death occurs at home

If the death occurs at home, the GP is the first person to contact who will verify the death. If the GP is not available, then a locum will attend to verify the death and authorise the body to be removed. We can then collect the body and bring it to our mortuary.

If the cause of death is clear and the death was expected due to illness etc, the GP will be able to authoirse the Medical Certificate which the family have to take to the local civic centre (Town Hall) to registrar the death and obtain the Death Certificate and Burial Certificate.

If you are unsure about what to do, call 999 for assisstance.

If the death is sudden or its cause is uncertain, a post-mortem will be required. The deceased will be removed by the Coroners Service to a hospital where an autopsy will be carried out to establish the cause of death. If the cause is natural, the Coroner will issue a Death Certificate (Form 100 – Pink). If the cause is not natural, an inquest is required, but the Coroner will issue the Order for Burial (Form 101).

In the meantime or after the cause of death has been established, the Coroner will issue a Certificate After Inquest (Form 99) to the local Registrar where the family can then register the death and receive the Death Certificate.
For more information please email: info@surreymosque.com

Registering a Death

To avoid delay, the death must be registered by the Registrars of Births and Deaths for the sub-district in which the death occurred. You can find their address by visiting the official website of the General Register Office, in the phone book under ‘Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages’, from the doctor, local council, post office or police station.

Check when the registrar will be available and whether only you need to go along. It may be that someone other than you will be needed to give information for the death to be registered.

If the death has been referred to the coroner, it cannot be registered until the registrar has received authority from the coroner to do so (see above), otherwise, go to the registrar as soon as possible.

When you go to the registrar you should take all these:

The medical certificate of the cause of the death

The deceased’s medical card, if possible

The pink form (form 100), if one has been given to you by the coroner

The deceased’s birth and marriage certificates, if available

You should tell the registrar:

The date and place of death

The deceased’s last (usual) address

The deceased’s first names and surname (and the maiden name where appropriate)

The deceased’s date and place of birth (town and country if born in the UK, and country if born abroad)

The deceased’s occupation and the name and occupation of their spouse

Whether the deceased was getting a pension or allowance from public funds

If the deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower.

The Registrar will give you:

A Certificate for Burial – known as the Green Form – (unless the coroner has already given you an Order for Burial). The original copy should be taken to the funeral director to allow for the burial to be booked at the cemetery. Cemeteries do not accept any bookings without a coy of this form. The original copy will then be sent to the cemetery on the day of the burial.

Important Information Regarding the issuing of Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) by GP

Medical Examiners and Reforms to Death Certification

With effect from Monday 9th September 2024, the statutory Medical Examiner System will be in place for all deaths at home or in a hospital across the England and Wales.

What is a medical examiner?

Under the medical examiner’s regulations, medical examiners provide independent scrutiny of causes of death and will be a contact for bereaved people who wish to ask questions or raise concerns.

The purpose of the medical examiner system is to:

Provide greater safeguards for the public by ensuring independent scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths

Ensure the appropriate direction of death to the coroner
Provide a better service for the bereaved and an opportunity for them to raise any concerns to a doctor not involved in the care of the deceased
Improve the quality of death certification
Improve the quality of mortality data

What does this mean for you?

The changes in the death certification process are a positive step forward overall, but they will add an extra layer to the process.

“It’s important to note that while this procedure has already been in place for hospital deaths over the last year, it will be extended and will be made a legal requirement for all deaths, whether they occur at a hospital or at home. This change could potentially impact community expectations regarding the timing of burials, as quick burials, which have been common in the past, may no longer be feasible.”

During this challenging period, please be patient and collaborate with your local Funeral Director, who is available to assist and guide you through the necessary formalities.

Emergency Contact

In a case of an emergency, please contact:

Imam Sajid Latif Qadri | M 07828783600 E | info@surreymosque.com Imam Hafiz Waseem | M 07740 651 172

Funeral Director M 07852268014 E info@mfs.org.uk Redstone Cemetery Phone: 01737 276000

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