Muslim beliefs about death

Most Muslims believe that the good deeds they do in life will be rewarded with entry into Paradise on the Day of Judgement, which is when the world will end. On this day, they believe that the dead will rise and will either live in peace in Paradise or suffer in Hell. Although this is a common belief among Muslims, there are many different sects within Islam, so the rituals and beliefs may vary between each.

Planning a Muslim funeral

The Islamic faith has quite firm guidelines regarding funeral services and how long after death a Muslim is buried. Islamic funeral arrangements begin immediately after the death of a loved one, since according to Islamic law, they must be buried as soon as possible. Families can contact us so we can help with the planning of the funeral.

Woking Muslim Welfare Association has been providing burial services to the Muslim community for over 10 years.

We have a fully-equipped vehicle on standby and, subject to the availability of burial certificates, are usually able to carry out burials on the same day in almost any cemetery.

Professional Service for Men & Women

We have all the equipment, dedicated staff and qualified volunteers required to provide a full service for men and women in a manner that complies with the Shari'ah.

Our standard service includes:

• The final bathing (Ghusl) of the deceased.
• The shrouding (Kafan) of the deceased.
• Use of our mortuary.
• The supply of a suitable coffin/casket.
• Transport for the deceased within South London , any other parts of London & Home Counties.
• The Imam's services upon request.

• Adult (with casket)
• Child (1 to 12yrs)
• Child (under 1yr)
• Still born (Green Certificate)
• Foetus (White Certificate)

Additional Facilities

• Mortuary: use of our mortuary is included.
• Mileage: Transportation within 5m radius for the deceased is included.
• Additional Vehicle: We have fully-equipped vehicle for the transportation of the deceased.
• Cemetery Charges: Depends upon the rates applied by the respective borough in which the chosen Cemetery is located and must be paid.
• Overseas Funeral Charges: Rates are available upon request.

Repatriation

If you wish is to repatriate your loved one to their country of origin, we would organise all the necessary documentation, coroner's out of England certification and embassy and consular paperwork where required. We also ensure that all the airline regulations are adhered to from providing zinc lined coffins for the repatriation to all airline documentation.