Masjid Riza is one of the largest in Huddersfield and can accomodate very large gathering. Funeral prayer services (Janāzah) are held at the masjid and can be arranged via the main office.  We can conduct the preparation of bodies for funerals/burials and the coffin and have all the facilities to wash the deceased or maintain their cadaver in cold storage. The masjid ensures that the service aspect of a funeral is carried out as best as possible before the departed is taken to the graveyard.

The masjid can provide or help provide the following:

• Guidance for arranging Catering Services for guests.
• Sitting Halls (Separate for men & women).
• 24 hour access to the Masjid.
• Washing & Storage Facilities.
• ‘Khatams’ & ‘Kuls’ facilities – free of charge – donations welcome to the masjid.
• Help with getting cause of death/disease certificate from GP or hospital.
• Help with getting death certificate from the registration office.
• Help with obtaining Corner’s report for sending bodies abroad.
• Help with transportation from home to mortuary – cemetery or airport.
• Provide help and assistance in travelling arrangements.

You can get more information about burials in Huddersfield from the Huddersfield Muslim Burial Council (HMBC) web page: http://huddersfieldmbc.org/