Funeral Service


Contact

07947 537 586

funerals@newhammosque.org.uk


Services

The masjid does not offer burial/cemetery services.

  • Admin

    • Liaise with coroners/local council to process paperwork needed for release/burial of the deceased

    • Liaise with local cemeteries to arrange burial dates/times

  • Transportation

    • Driver included

    • Vehicle with a capacity to carry a maximum of two deceased bodies

    • Vehicle with loading/unloading equipment

    • Routes to and from hospital/home/masjid/cemetery

  • Ghusl

    Family and friends of the deceased are encouraged to fulfil the rights of the deceased by partaking in the ritual washing of the deceased as per the Sunnah.

    • Strict hygiene procedures will be followed

    • Facilities and equipment for bathing/preparing the deceased for burial

    • Kaffan (coffin cloth) included

    • Volunteers can be arranged to assist in Ghusl

  • Mortuary Storage

    • Cold room for overnight body storage

    • Capacity to store a maximum of three bodies at any one time

  • Repatriation Service

    Sending the deceased overseas should be avoided if possible, to avoid unnecessary distress to the deceased.

    • Arrangement of cargo with authorities/airlines

    • Preparation of coffin to meet cargo requirements

    • Transportation to airport


Fees

Fees are non-negotiable.

  • Admin + Transportation + Ghusl

    • Within 5km of the Masjid

      • £450.00

      • Additional £300 for coffin if required

  • Repatriation Service

    • Please call on 07947 537 586 for quote.