The body is buried and there is no cremation at all. First the grave is dug by the Funeral and Burial Services. The body is brought to the grave and is gently lowered into the grave by the close family members and then covered by timber sleepers and eventually covered by soil. The initial filling is done by the family and mourners who wish to do this using shovels or even hands. The balance is filled by the machinery. The body of the deceased MUST always be buried directly on the ground.

The deceased is usually laid in the ground and slightly tilted towards the right and the body faces towards the direction of the Qibla