To Allah, we belong, and to him, we will return
In Islam, death is seen as a transition from this life to the next. The funeral and burial process follows specific religious guidelines to honor the deceased and seek Allah’s mercy. The process is simple, dignified, and follows the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
Muslim Funeral & Burial Process
The Importance of Preparing for Death
Muslims are encouraged to always be mindful of death and prepare for it by living a righteous life. When a Muslim nears death, family and loved ones recite the Shahada (La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur Rasulullah – There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger) to help the departing soul leave in a state of faith.
The Bereavement Service will explain the registration process.
If you wish to start making arrangements, they will guide you while ensuring all legal requirements are met.
Contact numbers: 01908 996 155 or 01908 996 154 (leave a message if needed).
Email: bereavementservice@mkuh.nhs.uk
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4 pm (excluding bank holidays).
1. Contact Funeral Director or Mosque
Engage a funeral director as early as possible when death is expected. If you do not have one, reach out to your local mosque, and they will provide you with the necessary contact details. The funeral director will coordinate with the council to arrange the burial location and time. They will also collect the body from the hospital, which requires the green certificate for burial.
2. Issuing the Medical Certificate
If the patient in the hospital, consultant will issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD), it is sent directly to the Medical Examiner (ME). ME sends it to the Register Office. The Bereavement Service will need the name, phone number, and email address of the relative responsible for registration.
3. Booking the Registration Appointment
After checking the MCCD, the Register Office will send an automated email to the named relative. This email will contain instructions on booking an appointment to register the death. Once booked, a confirmation email will be sent with a pre-registration form attached. If no email address was provided, the appointment can still be booked by calling 01908 372 101.
4. Registration Process & Issued Documents
Once the death is registered in person, the Registrar will issue: 1. Formal Death Certificate Charged at £12.50 per copy. The number of copies needed depends on estate matters (banks, insurance, probate, etc.). 2. Green Certificate for Burial or Cremation Sent directly to the chosen Funeral Directors. Required before the deceased can be moved from the hospital.
6. Additional Support & Services
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Essentials For Muslim
Remember to follow these key steps:
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Request a MCCD
If death happens at the hospital, request Medical Certificate of Cause of Death and then take it to a Medical Examiner
Register it with Medical Examiner
Once the Register Office have checked the certificate, an automated e-mail will be sent to the named relative to book an appointment to register the death.
Get Green Certificate
(Fasting)
Register Death at Local Council
(Almsgiving)
Contact Mosque or Funeral Director
(Pilgrimage)
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