Our Funeral Service
ICC Wembley provides a complete Islamic funeral service including Ghusl (ritual washing), Kafan (shrouding), Janazah Salah (funeral prayer), and burial arrangements.
We guide families through this difficult time with compassion and ensure all Islamic rites are performed with dignity in accordance with the Sunnah.
What To Do When Someone Dies
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Call a DoctorIf the death occurs at home or outside a hospital, call 999 or the person's GP immediately to certify the death.
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Contact ICC Wembley Funeral TeamCall us at 07886 863 373. We will guide you through the next steps and begin preparations.
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Inform the RegistrarRegister the death at the local register office (must be done within 5 days in England & Wales).
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Obtain the Green CertificateCollect the green burial certificate (Form 9) from the registrar — this is required before burial can take place.
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Bring Documents to ICC WembleyDeliver the green certificate and complete our funeral registration form so we can proceed with arrangements.
Paperwork & Registration
📋 Paperwork needed for burial
| Type of death | Doctor/Coroner gives | Registrar gives |
|---|---|---|
| Expected death and unexpected death not referred to Coroner | Formal Notice and Medical Certificate on Cause of Death | Certificate for Burial (known as the Green Form) |
| Unexpected death referred to Coroner | Form 100 (Pink Form) or Form 101, Order for Burial | Certificate for Burial (Green Form) if Form 100 given. Nothing further needed if Form 101 given. |
| Stillborn below 24th week of pregnancy | Form giving details of stillbirth | Nothing further needed for burial |
| Stillborn in the 24th or higher week of pregnancy | Medical Certificate of Stillbirth | Certificate of Registration of Stillbirth |
The paperwork needed for burial is shown in bold above.
🏛️ How a death is registered
The death must be registered by the Registrar of Deaths for the sub-district in which the death occurred. You can find the address under Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages in the phone book, or ask your doctor, local council, post office or police station.
Go to the Registrar as soon as possible if you need the Certificate for Burial. Note that the Registrar is not normally available during weekends and bank holidays but can usually be contacted to make an emergency appointment.
🏢 What happens at the Registrar's office
When you go to the Registrar, take all of the following:
- 📄The Medical Certificate of the cause of death from the doctor, or the Pink Form (Form 100) from the Coroner
- 💳The deceased's medical card, if possible
- 📜The deceased's birth and marriage certificates, if available
You should tell the Registrar:
- 📅The date and place of death
- 🏠The deceased's last (usual) address
- 👤The deceased's first names, surname and maiden name where appropriate
- 🌍The deceased's date and place of birth (town and country if born in the UK, country if born abroad)
- 💼The deceased's occupation and the name and occupation of their spouse
- 💷Whether the deceased was receiving a pension or allowance from public funds
- 💍If the deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower
Note: A Death Certificate will not be issued during the out-of-hours service. Only the Green Burial Order will be issued. You will need to register the death and obtain a death certificate within 5 days of the death.
Our Complete Services
Janazah & Burial Etiquette
🕌 At the Masjid — Janazah Salah
- 👗 Dress modestly.
- 👟 Remove shoes before entering the prayer hall.
- 🤲 Every male Muslim is obligated to attend Janazah Salah. Women may participate if they choose.
- 📵 Do not take photographs or use recording devices.
- 🤫 Maintain silence and composure throughout the prayer.
🌿 At the Cemetery — Burial
- 🚶 Traditionally, only men attend the graveside burial, though some families may permit women and children.
- 🌍 The grave faces the Qiblah. The deceased is placed on their right side facing Makkah.
- 🪨 All mourners pour three handfuls of earth on the grave before it is filled in.
- 🤲 Make du'a for the deceased — ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy upon them.
- 🚫 Cremation is strictly prohibited in Islam. Burial must take place.
Contact Our Funeral Team
Our team is here to support your family. Do not hesitate to call us — we will guide you through every step with compassion and in full accordance with Islamic tradition.