May Allah grant them mercy
At Brick Lane Funeral Service, we understand that the passing of a loved one is a deeply emotional time. This guide gently walks you through each step, combining Islamic rites with the legal requirements for a burial in the UK.
Please do not feel you must face the days ahead alone. From the very first phone call, our team is here to take the weight of arrangements from your shoulders — so that you and your family can grieve, pray, and be present with one another. The steps below explain what happens, and when.
Step by step
A clear path through the practical and the sacred — at a pace that respects your grief.
In hospital, the doctor issues a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). At home, in a care home or hospice, a GP confirms the death; expected deaths receive an MCCD, while unexpected deaths may involve a Coroner and a possible post-mortem.
Contact Brick Lane Funeral Service. We collect the deceased from hospital, home or elsewhere, advise on documentation, and arrange Ghusl (washing), Kafan (shrouding) and the Janāzah.
The MCCD confirms the cause of death and is required before the death can be registered.
Registration is required within 5 days in England (unless Coroner-referred), at the local Register Office. You will receive the Death Certificate(s), the Certificate for Burial ("Green Form"), and a Tell Us Once reference number.
Ghusl (ritual washing) and Kafan (shrouding) are carried out in accordance with Islamic guidelines. Family involvement is welcomed and available.
The funeral prayer is performed in congregation before burial — at Brick Lane Jamme Masjid, or an agreed alternative.
We coordinate with the cemetery. The Green Form and a burial confirmation are required to proceed.
Arrange transport, prepare the grave in accordance with Islamic requirements, and support your family throughout.
The Janāzah prayer is performed, the deceased is transported to the cemetery, and burial follows the Sunnah — with family and community sharing in the placing of soil and du'ā.
Death certificates are used for legal and financial matters; the Tell Us Once service notifies government departments; and families may arrange ongoing du'ā, charity (Sadaqah) or remembrance gatherings.
If the death is referred to the Coroner, additional steps or delays may occur, and a post-mortem may be required in certain circumstances. Early contact with our service helps minimise delays and ensures Islamic rites are prioritised.
It helps to have these ready. Our team will guide you if anything is unclear.
· Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)
· The deceased's full name, date of birth, address, occupation and marital status, and NHS number if available
· Green Form (Certificate for Burial)
· Burial booking confirmation
"From the moment of death through to burial and beyond, we aim to provide a compassionate, efficient, and faith-led service that honours your loved one with dignity."
If you require immediate assistance, please contact our team at any time. The Brick Lane Funerals line operates 24 hours a day.
24-hour line · 020 7018 0300
Email · info@bricklanefuneral.org
Masjid office · 0207 247 6052 or 0207 247 3787 · open daily 2–7pm
Visit · 59 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
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