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Islamic Funeral Guide
The procedures listed below are a basic outline of the steps required to ensure
a quick burial of a departed Brother or Sister. In all cases the family of the deceased should try to get in
touch with the local Mosque and Imam for further guidance.
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The first step in all cases is to contact the following people immediately:
Family Doctor
Funeral Director
Local Imam
Close Relatives
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Death at Home / Hospital where the cause of death is
known, click
here
 for an illustrated guide.
Death at Home / Hospital where the cause of death is
unknown, click
here
for an illustrated guide.
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The following table explains the administrative requirements for the funeral:
Cause of death is known and Coroner not involved.
| For Registration |
You Require |
From |
| If the death is not referred to a
Coroner |
Medical Certificate |
The doctor |
| Registrars of
Births and Deaths |
Certificate for Burial (The Green Form) |
The Registrar |
| If Social Security needs to know about the death |
Certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8 rev) |
The Registrar |
| If you need evidence for obtaining probate, pensions claims, savings certificates |
Death Certificate(s) |
The Registrar |
Cause of death is unknown and Coroner is involved.
| For Registration |
You Require |
From |
| If the death is referred to a Coroner but there is no inquest |
Notification by the Coroner (the pink form 100) |
The Coroner |
| If there is an inquest and the body is to be buried |
Order for Burial (form 101) |
The Coroner |
| If Social Security needs to know about the death |
Certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8 rev) |
The Registrar |
| If you need evidence for obtaining probate, pensions claims, savings certificates |
Death Certificate(s) |
The Registrar |
Related to a stillborn baby
| For Registration |
You Require |
From |
| If a baby
is stillborn |
Medical
Certificate of Stillbirth |
The doctor / midwife |
| If a baby is stillborn |
Certificate of Registration of stillbirth |
The Registrar |
| If a baby is stillborn. For burial |
Certificate for Burial (the White Form) |
The Registrar |
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Other useful Information:
A Death Certificate is obtainable from the Registrar and is a certified copy of the entry in the death register.
There is a fee for this certificate and one is required for the will, pension claims etc... It is better to obtain
several copies straight away as the price increases if you need one later.
During public holidays or after office hours the Certificate for Burial (green form) can be obtained from the Registrar from his/her home.
Their telephone numbers can be obtained from Civic Offices or the Town Hall. This service is only available in the event of an emergency -
if burial has to take place and offices are closed.
After performing the Janaza Prayer at the mosque or at the cemetery, if facilities are available there, the body is taken in a
coffin to the graveyard. During the Summer months the last time for burial is usually 4.00 p.m. and during Winter it is normally 3.00 p.m.
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Funeral Prayer
The funeral prayer is a petition of mercy for the deceased. In joining it, there is mercy and blessing for both you and the deceased.
The funeral prayer is conducted standing up with no ruku or sajjud.
There are four ‘takbirs’ in the prayer.
The first ‘takbir’ is performed and then the ‘Sana’ and ‘Surah Al-Fatiha’ are read (as in normal ‘Salat’).
After the second ‘takbir’ (remain standing) read ‘Darud’.
After the
third ‘takbir’ (remain standing) read ‘Supplication’ asking Allah to
forgive and help the deceased and Muslims in general.
After the fourth ‘takbir’ (remain standing) say ‘Salaam’ (as in normal ‘Salat’).
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Oxford Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Details are given of Registrar Office in Oxford, with recent address and number changes please
contact the Oxford Council on 01865 249811 (or use link on the left menu) or Funeral director for
up to date information.
| Name: |
Oxfordshire Registrars |
| Tel: |
0845-129-5900 |
| Address: |
Tidmarsh Lane
Oxford, OX1 1ND
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Oxford City Cemetery Service
The Cemetery service offers burial facilities in four cemeteries in Oxford. They are located at Botley (North Hinksey Lane), Headington (Dunstan Road),
Rosehill (Church Cowley Road) and Wolvercote (Banbury Road).
The Council's charges and Cemetery Opening and Closing Times for 2005/06 may be downloaded
from the
right hand menu.
To find out more contact:
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01865 513962 |
| Email: |
cemeteries@oxford.gov.uk |
| Fax: |
01865 311896 |
| Address: |
Cemeteries, The Lodge
Wolvercote Cemetery
Banbury Road
Oxford, OX2 8EE
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