Funeral Services at Ilford Islamic Centre
“To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.” (Qur’an 2:156)
Ilford Islamic Centre (IIC) offers comprehensive funeral services in accordance with Islamic tradition. We provide full support for Janazah (funeral) arrangements, including Ghusl, shrouding, transportation, and burial coordination. Our dedicated team is here to assist grieving families with compassion and efficiency during their time of loss.
Janazah Prayer & Mosque Services
Janazah (funeral) prayers may be held at the Masjid, provided sufficient notice is given. We strongly recommend informing us as early as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made in a timely manner.
Ghusl (Ritual Washing)
We offer a complete Ghusl service, including the provision of the Kaffan (shroud), carried out in full accordance with Islamic rites. Our trained staff ensures the utmost respect and care for the deceased during this process.
Transportation
IIC provides ambulance and hearse services to respectfully collect the deceased from the hospital or home and transport them to the Masjid, cemetery, or airport (for overseas burials). All logistical support is managed with dignity and professionalism.
Procedure for Local Burials
- The family must obtain the following documents from the hospital:
- Cause of Death Certificate
- Death Certificate and Burial Form (Green Form) – issued by the Registrar
- Submit the Burial Form to a member of the IIC Funeral Committee to begin arrangements.
- We will coordinate the collection of the deceased, perform Ghusl, and transport the body to the cemetery for burial.
Procedure for Overseas (Out-of-Country) Burials
- Obtain the following:
- Cause of Death Certificate
- Death Certificate
- FFI (Out-of-Country) Forms
- Submit the documents to the Coroner specified by the hospital.
- The Coroner will issue PART ‘B’ – Acknowledgement Form.
- IIC will manage all further arrangements and transport the deceased to the airport.
- Ensure all accompanying travelers have valid passports and travel documents.
Funeral Costs
Costs for funeral services depend on the nature of arrangements (local or international) and will be discussed at the time of coordination. Please contact the mosque directly for a detailed breakdown of fees.
Contact
For assistance with funeral services, please contact:
📞 Mohammad Ashfaq: 07958 508 665
📞 IIC Office: 020 8553 5739
📧 Email: funerals@ilfordmosque.com