According to Islamic law, the deceased should be buried as soon as possible. Prior to a Muslim funeral, the body of the deceased must be washed (Ghusl) and shrouded (Kafan). Before being transported to the mosque, the deceased is wrapped in white sheets.
Due to the necessity of a quick burial, the lead up to a Muslim funeral is short. Family and friends of the deceased will gather to perform Salat al-Janazah (funeral prayers). The Muslim funeral service is led by an Imam and includes readings from the Quran. If you are of a different faith, and attend a Muslim funeral you are encouraged to quietly listen to the readings and prayers.
Following on from a Muslim funeral service, the deceased is taken to the cemetery for burial. The grave should be at right angles to the direction of Mecca, with the deceased placed on their right side facing the Islamic holy city. Wood is placed on top of the body to prevent direct contact between the person and the soil. All mourners will pour handfuls of earth on top of the grave, before it is filled in.
Swansea Mosque funeral facilities consists of:
- Large and spacious washroom
- In-house morgue facility (cold storage)
- Family viewing room
- Spacious garage and hearse loading area
Our funeral facility is operated on a pay-per-use basis and is open to any funeral service provider arranged by the family of the deceased.
It is advisable to contact a funeral provider experienced in handling Muslim funerals as swiftly as possible following the death, even prior to registering the death, to allow preparations to commence.
Local providers experienced in working with Swansea Mosque who can assist you effectively include:
Swansea Muslim Funeral Services
Br Layas – 07792 277 208
Br Kabir – 07951 554 849
Co-op Funeralcare service
5 Dillwyn Street, Swansea, SA1 4AE
Office - 01792 654 369
Other providers are also available, it is the family’s responsibility to find a funeral service provider that they are satisfied with.
Further information can be found on Swansea Council’s Muslim Funeral Guidelines
