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Muslim funerals
Muslim funeral directors & services in Chiswick
There is 1 specialist Muslim funeral director within 25 miles of Chiswick. There are 38 mosques within 5 miles (the 8 nearest are listed below). A Muslim funeral (janazah) is a burial — Islam does not permit cremation.
Specialist Muslim funeral services near Chiswick
Other funeral directors nearby
Exit Here Funeral Directors
0.1 miles277-279 Chiswick High Rd., London, W4 4PU
£1,850 direct cremation from their price list
The Co-operative Funeralcare
0.2 miles468 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5TT
Co-op Funeralcare
W. S. Bond
0.4 milesChiswick, W4 2ED
£3,495 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
W Sherry & Sons Funeral Directors
0.6 miles227 Acton Ln, London, W4 5DD
£3,240 attended funeral £2,050 direct cremation from their price list
Haven Funeral Directors
1.0 mile13 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR
£3,240 attended funeral £2,050 direct cremation from their price list
W. S. Bond
1.1 milesChurch Road, London, W3 8PP
Mosques near Chiswick
A mosque can often help with prayers, a faith leader, ghusl and the janazah prayer.
- Acton Mosque · 1.0 mile — 2-5 Oldham Terrace, London, W3 6LS · website
- Ezzeitouna · 1.6 miles
- Masjid Almukhbiteen · 1.6 miles — 356-358 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LL · website
- Shepherds Bush Mosque and Muslim Cultural Centre · 1.7 miles — 302 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ · website
- White City Musalla · 1.9 miles — 95 Bloemfontein Road, London, W12 7QX
- Islamic Universal Association · 2.5 miles — 20 Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG · website
- West London Islamic Cultural Centre · 2.9 miles — 7 Bridges Place, London, SW6 4HW · website
- Jamia Masjid UKIM · 3.0 miles
Muslim funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Burial only — cremation is not permitted |
|---|---|
| How soon | As soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of death |
| Preparation | Ritual washing (ghusl) by family or community members of the same sex, then a white shroud (kafan) |
| Service | Salat al-Janazah — a standing congregational prayer, usually at a mosque |
| Grave | Body placed on its right side facing the Qibla (Makkah); many UK cemeteries have dedicated Muslim sections |
| Mourning | Usually three days; a widow observes iddah (4 months and 10 days) |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Modest, loose clothing covering arms and legs. Women usually cover their hair in the mosque. Shoes are removed in the prayer hall.
- What to say: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (“To God we belong and to Him we return”), or simply offer condolences and prayers for the person who died.
- Flowers: Flowers are not traditional. Practical help — especially bringing food to the family during the first days — is valued.
Practical steps in Chiswick
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it. Say straight away that you need an urgent release for a religious burial.
- Register the death with Hounslow register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your mosque — they can help arrange the key rites (Ghusl, kafan and Salat al-Janazah).
- Book the cemetery — see local options.
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Frequently asked questions
How quickly can a Muslim burial happen in Chiswick?
Families aim to bury as soon as possible. In England, the death must first be reviewed by the medical examiner and registered (or a coroner must release the body). Tell the hospital, medical examiner or coroner’s office straight away that you need an urgent release for religious reasons — many areas have out-of-hours arrangements.
Where can I find a mosque near Chiswick?
The nearest mosques to Chiswick include Acton Mosque (1.0 mile), Ezzeitouna (1.6 miles), Masjid Almukhbiteen (1.6 miles).
Can Muslims be cremated?
No. Islam requires burial, so a Muslim funeral is always a burial rather than a cremation.
How quickly does a Muslim burial take place in the UK?
Families aim to bury within 24 hours where possible. In practice it depends on how quickly the death can be certified or released by the medical examiner or coroner, so let them know early that the burial is urgent for religious reasons.
Can women attend a Muslim burial?
Practice varies between communities and mosques. Women commonly attend the janazah prayer, and some communities also welcome women at the graveside. Ask the mosque or family.