Procedure

 

1. A Muslim dies in hospital or at home

 

2. A family member calls our 24 hour funeral line to speak to one of our volunteers

 

3. We will advise on obtaining the death certificate and other relevant paperwork

 

4. We will discuss where the deceased will remain until the time for washing and funeral

 

5. We will arrange transportation of the deceased if required

 

6. We will advise on organising a plot at the relevant cemetery and booking a time for the burial

 

7. We will advise on purchasing an appropriate coffin

 

8. We will assist with the washing and shrouding at the relevant Masjid

 

9. We will be present at the Janazah and arrange transportation to the cemetery

 

10. We will help with the burial

 

11. We will advise on purchasing a headstone if required

 

Fees

 

Transportation, casket, washing and shrouding:

£650

 

Cemetery plot:

£2000 weekdays

Cost varies on weekends

 

Under 18s:

Free

 

Bank account for payments

 

Newcastle Muslim Burial Council ltd

Account number: 93190242

Sort code: 20-59-43