UK Muslim Funeral and Bereavement Checklist and Guidance for Families

How to prepare you and your loved ones for the Journey Back to Allah

Every soul shall taste death.

Quran Surahs Ale ‘Imran (3:185), Surah Al-Anbiya (21:35), Surah Al-Ankabut (29:57)

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Dealing with the arrangements following the death of a family member or friend can be very confusing and stressful.

This website aims to ease the burden and hopefully help you in this challenging and difficult time.
It is based on my own experiences after dealing with the sudden death of my father in 2001, 24 years ago, and my mother in 2025, 1 year ago, and attending and assisting at many other funerals.

I endeavour to share some guidance, including – Before the death, When Someone Dies, Burial arrangements and Islamic rites, Financial, Legal and Administrative Matters, After the Burial – with you all so that we and all our loved ones are all granted a good death.

ZS.

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

Jumada Al-Awwal 27, 1447