إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
"Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return."
When a family faces the most difficult of times, UAIA is here — coordinating every step of the Islamic burial process with care, knowledge, and compassion. We are available around the clock to ensure your loved one is honoured according to the Sunnah.
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ
"Every soul shall taste death."
Surah Al-Imran 3:185
UAIA coordinates every aspect of the Islamic burial process on behalf of the family. Our trained team ensures each rite is carried out with precision according to Islamic law and with the utmost respect for the deceased.
When a death occurs, contact us immediately. Our team will guide the family through the immediate steps — from notifying authorities to ensuring the body is handled with Islamic etiquette from the very first moment.
The ritual purification (Ghusl) of the deceased is performed by trained volunteers of the same gender, carried out in accordance with the Sunnah. Families are guided on what is required and how the process unfolds.
Following Ghusl, the deceased is wrapped in the Kafan (white burial shroud) according to Islamic requirements. UAIA provides the Kafan and ensures the process is completed with care and in accordance with Sunnah practice.
UAIA coordinates the Janazah prayer, arranging a suitable venue — typically at one of our mosques — and ensuring an imam leads the congregation. Every Muslim in the community is welcome to attend and offer their prayers.
We liaise with hospitals, the coroner's office, and relevant authorities on behalf of the family to obtain the necessary documentation, release of the body, and burial permits — reducing the administrative burden during a time of grief.
We coordinate with cemetery authorities to arrange an Islamic burial plot, organise the funeral procession, and ensure the burial is performed facing the Qibla according to Islamic requirements. We work with several Perth cemeteries that provide designated Muslim sections.
For families wishing to repatriate their loved one to their country of origin, UAIA provides guidance on the process, required documentation, and works with funeral directors experienced in international repatriation of Muslim deceased.
Our imams and community volunteers provide spiritual support, Quranic recitation, and emotional care for the bereaved family. We can also assist with arranging community support during the three-day mourning period and beyond.
We offer guidance on Islamic rulings related to the period after burial — including condolences (Ta'ziyah), visiting the grave, ongoing Du'a for the deceased, and practical matters such as distributing the estate in accordance with Islamic inheritance law.
Islam prescribes a dignified and spiritually meaningful process for honouring the deceased. UAIA ensures every step is carried out correctly, guiding families who may be unfamiliar with the full process.
Upon the moment of death, the eyes of the deceased should be gently closed and Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un should be recited. The body should be turned to face the Qibla if possible.
Contact UAIA as soon as possible. We will begin coordinating with authorities, hospitals, and our volunteers. Islam recommends hastening the burial, so early notification is important.
The body is washed an odd number of times (minimum three) with clean water, beginning with the right side and the limbs used in prayer. Camphor may be applied in the final wash. Performed by trained volunteers of the same gender.
The body is wrapped in white unsewn cloth (Kafan). For men, three sheets are used; for women, five pieces. The cloth should be simple, clean, and without adornment — a reminder of equality before Allah.
The Janazah prayer consists of four Takbirs and is a collective obligation (Fard Kifayah) upon the Muslim community. The imam leads the congregation in prayer for the deceased. It may be performed at the mosque, a prayer hall, or the cemetery.
Those following the procession to the cemetery should do so with solemnity and remembrance of death. It is recommended to walk rather than ride if possible. Talking unnecessarily or using phones during the procession is discouraged.
The body is placed in the grave on its right side, facing the Qibla. The grave should not be raised more than a hand-span above the ground. As earth is placed, the du'a Bismillah wa 'ala millati rasulillah is recited.
After burial, it is Sunnah to pause at the graveside and make Du'a for the deceased, asking Allah to grant them firmness when answering the questions of the grave. The community is encouraged to stay briefly and make supplication together.
Registering as a UAIA Funeral Services member ensures that when the time comes, your family has immediate access to our team and all necessary arrangements can be made without delay.
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Answers to the questions families most commonly ask during this difficult time. If your question is not here, please contact us — we are always available.
Death does not wait for office hours. Our team is available around the clock — day, night, weekends, and public holidays. The moment you need us, call.
Let us know where the deceased is — hospital, home, or another location — and provide your contact details.
Our team immediately contacts the relevant authorities and begins arranging Ghusl volunteers, the Janazah venue, and burial logistics.
We will communicate every step to the family — who is coming, what is happening next, and what the family needs to provide or sign.
We remain with the family from the moment of notification through to the burial and post-burial Du'a, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
Register your family with UAIA Funeral Services today so that when the time comes, we can act swiftly and with the full knowledge of your family's needs.