Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional experience, and at Didsbury Mosque, we strive to ensure that the funeral process is carried out with dignity, respect, and in accordance with Islamic tradition. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the necessary arrangements after the expected passing of a family member in the hospital.

Step 1: Contact the Funeral Director

As soon as possible, please:

• Call Funeral Director Shaikh Hamad at 07000 000000 to inform him of the passing.
• Discuss whether burial will take place locally or if repatriation to another country is required.
• The funeral director will guide you on the next steps, including estimated timings for the funeral.

Important:

• Do not publicly announce the funeral time until confirmed by the funeral director, as delays may occur due to paperwork or logistical arrangements.

Step 2: Obtain the Cause of Death Certificate & Release Note

Before the body can be released, you must:

1. Collect the Cause of Death Certificate (signed by the attending doctor) from the hospital’s bereavement office.
2. Obtain a release note from the hospital, allowing the funeral director to collect the body.
3. Register the death at your local registrar’s office by presenting the Cause of Death Certificate.

Contact Details for Local Registrar Offices:

Location	Contact number
Manchester	0161 234 5511
Stockport	0845 644 4311
Trafford	0161 912 3026
Macclesfield	01625 423 463

What You Will Receive:

• Death Certificate (legal proof of death).
• Burial Document (required for burial or repatriation).

Note:

• Processing times may vary, especially if the death occurs at night or over the
  weekend.

Step 3: Release the Body from the Hospital

• Provide the Burial Document and release note to the funeral director.
• The funeral director will then collect the body from the hospital mortuary.

Step 4: Funeral Director Arrangements

The funeral director will coordinate:

• Transportation of the body to Didsbury Mosque (or another location if requested).
• Grave preparation at your chosen cemetery (local or international, if repatriating).
• Ghusl (Islamic ritual washing) arrangements.

Special Requests?

• If you have any specific wishes (e.g., a different mosque for Janazah prayer), inform the funeral director immediately.

Step 5: Ghusl (Ritual Washing)

• The body will be washed according to Islamic rites by trained individuals.
• Family members may participate if they wish.
• After Ghusl, the body will be wrapped in a plain white shroud (kafan).

Note:

• If you wish to take the body home briefly after Ghusl (for private viewing or prayers), inform the funeral director in advance.

Step 6: Janazah Prayer

• The body will be placed at the front of Didsbury Mosque (or your chosen mosque).
• The Imam will lead the Janazah prayer, making du’a for the deceased.
• Timings: Usually held shortly after Dhuhr or Asr prayers (confirm with the funeral director).

Alternative Mosque?

• If you prefer the Janazah prayer at a different mosque, notify the funeral director early to arrange transportation.

Step 7: Burial or Repatriation

• After the Janazah prayer, the body will be taken to:
  • A local cemetery for burial (grave will already be prepared).
  • The airport (if repatriating to another country).

How to Book:

• Submit your request via form.
• Alternatively, contact the Funeral Director.

We pray that Allah grants you patience and ease during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Didsbury Mosque or Funeral Director Shaikh Hamad.

May Allah (SWT) forgive the deceased and grant them Jannat al-Firdaus. Ameen.