Step by Step Guide
A simple step by step guide to what you need to do after someone has passed away.
Funeral Process
If the death has been reported to the coroner you will have to discuss arrangements with the coroners office. If the cause of death is clear, the coroner will issue a certificate to state a no post mortem is required and you can proceed with burial arrangements.
Contact the local registration office and book a slot. Some will have arrangements for urgent appointments for religious reasons. Ensure you ask for the required documents to take with you to the appointment,
Arrange for a Muslim Funeral Director to collect the deceased from the hospital, arrange Washing, shrouding, Janazah Salah & transport to burial ground. Select the burial plot. Book a burial service time slot. Our team are in touch with all the Muslim Funeral Directors across London and provide one central contact to arrange all these for you.
If finances had not been set up correctly, you will require experienced and qualified solicitors to minimise losses. We are partnered with leading solicitors to support you gain control.
You will also need to notify various authorities of the death, such as HMRC etc. The new TELL US ONCE service is extremely useful for this.