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Suleymaniye Funeral Fund
We look after one another.
Preparing together. Supporting one another.
Islamic funeral preparation
Türkiye · Northern Cyprus
24-hour funeral helpline
Understand the fund
More than a fund. A community of support.
Süleymaniye · London
Your family has someone to turn to.
After a death, families face many decisions and arrangements. The fund works within the UK Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre to support families through this difficult time.
Regular contributions are pooled to support eligible funeral costs and arrangements within the fund’s rules and resources.
Learning now helps your family know what to do later.
Together
OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
A final duty we share.
When a Muslim dies in a locality, washing and shrouding the deceased, offering the funeral prayer and arranging burial are a collective obligation (fard kifayah) upon the Muslim community there. When enough people fulfil these duties, the others are relieved of the obligation. If everyone neglects them, those able to act bear responsibility.
The Funeral Fund is one way to contribute together to these final duties and support families through a difficult time.
Joining the fund supports this shared effort; the collective obligation is fulfilled when the necessary funeral duties are actually carried out.
TOGETHER IN THE FINAL DUTIES
Together on the final journey.
Coventry→London→Gaziantep
The funeral prayer at Suleymaniye Mosque, London, for a deceased person being repatriated from Coventry to Gaziantep.
United in prayer.
Reciting Al-Fatiha and making dua together with the imam and those attending at the cemetery.
Call the 24-hour funeral helpline with the donor number and place of death.
Obtain the required certificate
Obtain the green burial form for burial in England, or the death certificate for repatriation, from the Register Office. Our team guides you on what is needed.
Share wishes and family details
Tell the team your burial or repatriation preference and provide requested identification.
Burial plot in England
The family secures and pays for the burial plot in England.
The fund and our team
Guidance on the first steps
We listen to the family, assess the support request and explain the process.
Islamic funeral preparation
We arrange washing, shrouding and preparation of the deceased.
Burial and repatriation arrangements
Within approved support, we arrange burial in England or repatriation to Türkiye / Northern Cyprus.
Remaining official arrangements
We help with the required consular and transport documentation and support the family.
Speaking to the team before making arrangements or incurring costs helps the family understand what support may be available.
Who can apply?
The right registration for your family.
Muslims living in England can apply. The older spouse submits a family application.
Aged 18–59
The applicant, their spouse and children under 18 can be included.
Aged 60 and over
Each person applies separately. Children aged 18 or over also need their own registration.
From the first step to approval
Your journey to joining.
01
Prepare your details
Have family, address, mobile, email and bank details ready.
02
Form and payment
Complete the form, verify your phone, and complete any joining donation and Direct Debit steps.
03
Assessment
Your application is reviewed. If approved, your certificate is emailed.
04
Keep your record current
The first payment starts the 90-day waiting period. Keep family and contact details up to date.
The committee assesses the application. The 90-day waiting period starts when the first payment reaches the fund. It is waived for accidental deaths.
Which destinations are supported?
New applications cover Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. Support for repatriation to Bulgaria continues for Bulgarian citizens registered before 10 November 2026; it is excluded for new applications from that date.
Are joining and annual donations the same?
The joining donation is a one-off age-based contribution. The annual donation is due each January, reflects the previous year’s costs and the fund’s needs, and may change.
Should I disclose a health condition?
Existing health conditions are assessed before approval. Provide complete and accurate information and contact the team about your circumstances.
What if my details change?
Notify the team promptly of changes to your address, contact, bank or family details. Children turning 18 need to apply separately.
Joining and annual contributions
Two separate contributions. When and how much?
01 · WHEN YOU JOIN · ONCE
Joining donation
Applicants aged 40 and over pay an age-based joining donation once, at registration. This amount is not collected again each year.
Applicant age
One-off donation
18–39
£0
40–49
£100
50–59
£250
60+
Calculated by age
One-off joining donation
Aged 60 or over: £250 + (age − 59) × the application year’s annual donation. This calculator uses the £80 set for 2026; the annual donation is separate.
02 · EACH YEAR · IN JANUARY
Annual donation
£80 / year
Current amount set for 2026
The annual donation is determined after funeral costs and fund expenses are calculated at year end. The current amount is £80; it may change in later years as costs change.
Before each January collection, you will be notified of that year’s amount and payment date.
The annual donation is collected by Direct Debit. It is separate from the one-off joining donation.
Direct Debit payment protection
Direct Debit collections from your bank account are covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee. If a collection error occurs, such as a wrong amount or date, you can request a full and immediate refund from your bank. You can cancel your instruction through your bank; please also notify the fund team.
This protection covers the payment process; it does not guarantee funeral support from the fund.
Repatriation and accompanying travel
Understand the support provided for each destination.
Türkiye · Transport to the cemetery
The Funeral Fund helps arrange transport of the deceased to the cemetery in Türkiye. The family is responsible for arranging the burial plot.
Northern Cyprus · Ercan Airport
For repatriation to Northern Cyprus, we help transport the deceased as far as Ercan Airport.
Return ticket for one accompanying person
Support includes a return flight ticket for one person accompanying the deceased.
Requests for support are assessed under the fund rules and available resources.
For you and your family
Take a step today.
Have your details ready and work through the joining steps.
If you have never set up a mandate or your previous one was cancelled, set one up here to keep your annual donation on track. You do not need to open the portal.
Experiences shared by families supported by Suleymaniye Funeral Services.
77 reviews
Excellent5.0104 Google reviewsOverall Google rating for Suleymaniye Funeral Services
G K
Overall, the end to end service provided by Suleymaniye Funeral Services was good, and the Friday funeral prayer was conducted very well before the coffin heading to Turkey. I shared a few points directly with them to help improve their service, mainly regarding the logistic company they have used in Turkey, all well as communication and setting clear expectations about what to anticipate when the body arrives. We are grateful for their support during a difficult time and would recommend choosing them for peace of mind.
Shelly Carter
The guy from suleymanie went above and beyond to help me . regarding the passing of my x partner he even came over to south london to pick up the revelant documents .and he explained the process in full
Haci Ermis
A big thank you to Suleymaniye Islamic Funeral Services for all their help and support when we lost my dad. They handled everything with such care and professionalism, including repatriating him for burial abroad. Having everything taken care of meant that we could focus on our loss and be with our family. We’re extremely grateful for everything they did for us and would highly recommend their services.
Nuray Gel
Really professional, very vigilant during a very difficult time. Highly recommend!
Ayse Azimustafa552@Hotmail.com
Thank you very much you’re professional and quick funeral service I am grateful to you
Tarik Gur
They were amazing i had no idea what i was doing or what was going on and they sorted everything out letting me no step by step and the funeral itself was amazing I highly recommend them
Mustafa Can
Mr Fettulah and the team were fantastic support for our dad’s funeral.
This was the first Turkish / Islamic funeral we had and the team were sympathetic, supportive and very responsive from the start. They guided us through the process and the options throughout.
Support at the burial was brilliant. Imam Burhan travelled with the coffin and gave a touching ceremony for the diverse guests - Turkish, British, religious and non-religious.
I would thoroughly recommend.
Mustafa
Deren Covac
During the toughest time in my life these guys went above and beyond to deliver my father back to his homeland Turkey with no problems. They took care of all the necessary paperwork and took every precaution with care and compassion and I am very grateful to have had their help during this tough time.
Memet Edikci
Cenaze için çok yardımcı oldunuz
Çok hızlı halketiniz sorunsuz bir şekilde Türkiye’ye gönderdiniz cenazeyi
Herşey için teşekkürler
Serkan Sahin
Solid service, highly recommend for repatriation. Handled the logistics for practically every part of the funeral, including consular work. Happy with the service.
Tolga Kashif
A most dignified and respectful experience for my late mother. Thank you so much.
Fatma Hussain
İlk önce Fethullah Bey’e çok teşekkür etmek istiyorum çünkü görüştüğümüz andan itibaren annemin Kıbrıs’a varışına kadar her şey mükemmel geçti verdikleri bilgiler tamamen düzgün bir şekilde ve bütün olarak istediğimiz gibi oldu her şey. Ellerinden gel deyince hızlı bir şekilde cenaze işlerimizi gerçekleştirdiler.
Michaela Callaghan
During a very sad time in our lives we used Suleymaniye funeral services to repatriate my husband back to Turkey. Suleymaniye funeral services were absolutely professional throughout, they were totally aware of the legal process and led us through all the formalities with ease and compassion. They were great in our hour of need and would highly recommend.
Ebru Gozubuyukoglu
Ölüm herkese geldigi gibi bize gelmez derken bizide buldu bu uzuntulu zamanimizda cenazemizin her detayi ile yanimizda oldunuz cok tesekkur ederiz
Selina Şengüder
They were very quick, efficient and helpful. Provided clear guidance on what needed to be done and when. Their services helped make a difficult period far less stressful
Magic Time
ZOR GUNUMUZDE BİZİ HİC YORMADAN CENAZE İSLEMLERİMİZİ HALLETTİLER.
Alp Karabulut
On this very sad day, Fettulah Hoca and his team supported us with great care, compassion, and professionalism, helping us lay our dear friend Murat to rest with dignity.
We are deeply grateful for their guidance, kindness, and respectful service during such a difficult time. Their support meant a great deal to us and will always be remembered with appreciation.
Mustafa Kelepircioglu
Katıldığım cenazelerde hizmetin ne kadar düzenli, saygılı ve dini hassasiyetle yapıldığını gördüm. Güvenle tavsiye ederim.
T Mustafa
We lost our beloved sister after 2 years of brain tumour treatment in Clatterbridge Cancer Center in Liverpool. It was devastating for all of us especially for our mum and dad. They wanted their daughter near them back home and this is when Suleymaniye Funeral Service stepped up. They were very supportive and instrumental from beginning to the end. They made us so easy for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making such a difference.
Cheryl Deflorimonte
We cannot thank Suleymaniye Islamic Funeral Services enough for their kindness and professionalism.
From start to finish, everything was handled with dignity and care.
They were attentive to our wishes and helped guide us through every step during a very emotional time.
Their compassion made a meaningful difference for our family.
Aysel Esen
I cannot recommend Suleymaniye Mosque highly enough for their exceptional support and professionalism during an extremely difficult time for our family. From the very beginning, they handled every aspect of the funeral directing process with compassion, efficiency, and great care. They were incredibly rapid in arranging the expatriation of our beloved deceased to Northern Cyprus, dealing seamlessly with all matters including collecting the body from the hospital, completing all required documentation, and preparing the deceased in the correct Islamic manner for burial.
Despite the very short notice, they also provided a small Islamic service without any issues, ensuring everything was carried out with dignity and respect. Throughout the entire process, communication was consistent, clear, and reassuring, which gave us immense comfort during such a painful period. A special mention must go to Mr Fetullah, whose dedication, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out. We are deeply grateful for the support we received and would highly recommend Suleymaniye Mosque to anyone in need of these services.
Mehmet Kocakerim
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided. It was efficient, professional, and delivered with genuine care. Thank you very much.
Ates Yilmaz
excellent service
Sinan Pala
Suleymaniye Islamic Funeral Services were very efficient and professional in dealing with my fathers funeral arrangements promptly.
Mustafa Tekagac
Süleymaniye Cami funeral services were professional, respectful, and compassionate throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail and sincere support brought comfort to our family during a difficult time. Highly recommended.
Ceniz
Under the most difficult circumstances, you are given all the help you need for an Islamic funeral with the kind of genuine compassion and support you would expect from a close community.
Charlie A
Very quick and reliable funeral service
Cihangir Tosun
Annemin cenaze işleri için emeği geçenlere çok teşekkür ederim Allah razı olsun
Aleyna Guler
Anneannemin vefatı sonrası Süleymaniye Camii’nin cenaze hizmetlerinden faydalandık. Bu zorlu süreçte bize gösterilen ilgi, anlayış ve profesyonellik için herkese yürekten teşekkür ederiz.
Tüm işlemler son derece düzenli ve sorunsuz şekilde yürütüldü. Anneannemin Kıbrıs’a nakliyle ilgili hiçbir aksaklık yaşamadık. Sürecin her aşamasında bilgilendirildik ve ne zaman bir sorumuz olsa hemen dönüş aldık.
Bu kadar hassas ve duygusal bir dönemde, bize yük olmadan her şeyi kolaylaştırmaları gerçekten çok kıymetliydi.
Mrs Kabartay
Süleymaniye Camii yetkililerine, özellikle Feytullah hocaya her aradığımızda bize yardımcı olmak için sabır ve metanetle tekrar tekrar anlatıp aydınlattığı ve gösterdiği alakaya teşekkürü borç biliyoruz, teşekkürler değerli hocalarım
Erhan Demirci
Allah razı olsun bir arkadaşımın cenaze sini tam saatinde getirdiler çok ilgili alakalılar
Rahim Aydin
Cenazemizi azarbaycana gönderdiler
Allah razı olsun
Cuneyt Cuhadar
Cenazemizin Türkiye'ye naklinde gösterdiğiniz yakın ilgi için teşekkür ederim
Lewis Toop
Very helpful, caring and made the process much less stressful
E G
Great sevice, efficient, approachable and caring. Thank you
Aneliya
Extremely professional service.Highly recommended.
Nurcan Maras
Made everything a lot easier at a very difficult time. My first time arranging a funeral but was guided in the right direction and mum was buried quickly and in the proper islamic way.
Serkan Deniz
Allah razı olsun teşekkürler cenazemiz sizlerin sayesinde memleketimize ulaştı emeği geçen herkesin ellerine sağlık Allah razı olsun
Haraphat_ __
I will recommend them
Jacob Usenmez
Every attentive, kind and understanding staff at my father’s funeral. Efficient in arrangement of overseas documentation and bureaucratic procedures. I liked to thank Fetullah for all his patience and kindness.
Ofo Tursucu
We as a family are very glad to use the Suleymaniye funeral services for my grandfather. The service provided was exceptional, the support and advice given was very helpful. We would definitely recommend Suleymaniye Mosque for your funeral services.
Eren Fehim
Very happy with the staff and the help from start to finish they made my father burial go as smoothly as possible which takes a lot of stress off you -Allah'a şükür
Soma To Be'body&Breath
Cenaze işlemleri ile ilgilenmek benim ilk defa hayatımda karşılaştığım bir durum idi. Süleymaniye funeral servis işlemleri başından sonuna kadar çok iyi planladılar ve hızlı bir şekilde cenazemizi aldılar ve defin işlemini tamamladılar.
Çok teşekkür ediyorum yardımız için
Senar
Helped in every aspect of laying my Teyze to rest. Was always available and answered all questions we had. Was a great help in a very difficult time.
Gupsa E
Londra’daki cenazemizin Türkiye’ye nakil sürecinde yardımcı oldular. Hiç bir sıkıntı yaşamadık. Türkiye Londra arası iletişim çok rahattı. Çok memnun kaldık. Muharrem Bey’e ayrıca çok teşekkür ederiz çok yardımcı oldular.
Eren Yusuf
Suleymaniye Cami provided exceptional service for my grandfather’s funeral. This was my first time arranging a funeral, and they were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. Their guidance made a difficult time much easier to navigate. The staff were compassionate and professional, ensuring that all details were handled with care and respect. I am truly grateful for their assistance and highly recommend Suleymaniye Cami for funeral services.
Turgay Baytas
They provide excellent service and guidance and we are ever so grateful for all the support they readily provide each and every time we have had to reach out to Suleymani Cami - they are ever so helpful during these difficult times - you cannot ask for anything more - Fetullah bey was extremely helpful on our last visits - that’s why I get the need to reiterate his name. Thank you and may Allah be with them. 🙏🙏🙏
Nihat Oz
Yaptiginiz hersey icin ALLAH razi olsun.cenazemizin herseyiyle ilgilendiniz hayirlisiyla defnettik islemler icin cok tesekkurler
Idaet Idaetov
Suleymaniye Funeral Services'i kessinlikle oneriyorum.
Fethullah Arslan'ı telefonla aradıgım da hemen cevap verdi, ve Cenaze icin tüm evrakları halletti.
Allah ondan ve Ekibinden razı olsun.
Sena Mutlu
Funeral directors are very helpful and always available to communicate and keep you updated with every process 👏🏼
Oya Dervish
Really helpful, warm and polite. Made organising our funeral easy and straight forward. It’s also set in a beautiful Mosque with a lovely Hoca. Thank you.
Ihsan Guryay
The funeral services provided by Suliyemaniye were exceptional. From the warm and polite initial call to discussing the necessary steps, they made the entire process seamless. Alhamdulillah, they made it easy for us, and we would certainly use and recommend their services again. They handled everything a grieving family shouldn't have to, allowing us to focus more on honoring and praying for our loved one.
Yasin Vatansever
services are excellent
Toygun Yildirim
25 gün önce trafik kazasında vefat eden kayınbiraderimi hastaneden teslim alma süreleri, kayıt ve evrak işlemlerinin hızlılığı ve en önemlisi dini usüllere uygun hazırlanması yıkaması. duası herşeyi kusursuz ve eksiksiz yaptılar. Allah razı olsun. Bu süreçte aklımızdaki sorulara sabırla ve tek tek anlatmaları yardımcı olmaları , sürekli iletişim kurabilmemiz ve süreçlerden bizi haberdar etmelerinden dolayı da teşekkür ederiz.
Filiz Turnator
From start to finish, everything was prepared with high standart including the step by step advice without overwhelming the grieving relatives. The necessary documents were ready on time, the funeral was transported to the origin of the country without even needing to be accompanied by the relatives, the coffin was extremely well made, and all the necessary religious requirements were met up to high standards. I would specifically like to thank Fetullah with his courtesy, kindness and attention to detail which left nothing to the chance and ticked every little box with a professional level you would expect a funeral executor to have. Thank you so much for helping us in our most vulnerable moments with your expertise and your kind soul.
Raf Celebi
With my father’s unexpected passing, Suleymaniye were really helpful, in particular Fethullah hoca, with their funeral service throughout such an emotional period for myself and my family. They handled everything professionally and with care, elhamdulillah, especially with overseas transportation being involved as well. Would highly recommend Suleymaniye.
Oz Haas
Everything organised and done properly. Could not ask for better service 4/4 service
Cengız Hancer
Fetullah Bey ornek bir sekilde, hizla tum islemleri tamamladi ve cenazemizin ulkeye nakli sorunsuz sekilde yapildi. Belgeler profesyonelce hazirlandigi icin ayni gunde defin yapilabildi. Kendisine minnetdariz.
Zeng 69
Selam Aleykum Aziz musluman abilerim kardeslerim ve ablalarim sizlere bugun Suleymaniye caminin cenaze nakli ile tecrubelerini paylasicam oncelikle Cok Iyiler Istediniz her bilgiyi detayina kadar tekrar tekrar anlatirlar Benim Dedem Ingilterede Hakki rahmetine kavusmustu ve biz onun cenazesini bulgaristana nakli etmek istedik ve herkez onlari bize tavsiye eti onlarla iletisime gectik ve cok shukur sorunsuz cenaze naklini basariyla tamamladilar dedim gibi bide bazi kardeslerim ve abilerim icin soyluyorum size en iyi ve uygun fiyati yaparlar cenazenin yol boyunca bakiminida sağlarlar herhangi bir koku yada kanama olmaz ve cenazenin nakli en hizli sekilde kendi ulkenize varir uzun lafin kisasi cok memnunuz Rabbim Onlardan Binlerce kez Razi olsunn Sevgiler ve Saygilar Suleymaniye Mascid❤️
Aylin Yil
Very efficient service really pleased. Cok hizli bir servis Fetullah hoca cok yardimci oldu tessekur ederiz
Umut Güney
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Matin Mirzay
I am very very happy that ı used thıs funeral cente they help me a lot at thıs dıffıcult tıme ı recomend them to all muslım people .they are fast loyal very honest they dıd everythıng my mum to reach our country and to be burried wıth dignity .thanks 🤲👍
Orçun Karaduman
I definitely recommend the service we had thanks for everything
Seckin Yazicioglu
ALLAH SİZLERDEN RAZI OLSUN... İYİKİ VARSINIZ YANIMIZDA
Burcu Bourjois
Suleymaniye mosque also runs funeral services, the imam was helpful, respectful with utmost care. Every question was answered with detail and and every phone-call made was answered promptly. I would like to thank them once again for my grandmothers funeral service, and for the utmost care provided. They were considerate and observed all islamic obligations for my deceased grandmother.
Thank you.
Elif Coban
Suleymaniye Islamic Funeral - exceptional services, great communication who was reassuring and showed experience in coordinating and managing oversees burials. Very thankful to have used these services. Thank you thank you!
Ahmed Yusein
Süleymaniye funeral ve özellikle Fethullah beye sonsuz teşekkürler 🙏
bana bu zor günlerimde yol gösterdi ve Babamın naaşını özenle ve Bulgaristana gönderdi
Malum hepimizin erken veya geç bu tarz yardımlar almaya ihtiyacı oluyor
Gönül rahatlığıyla tavsiye ederim
Allah herkeze sağlık versin 🙏
Emre Akca
Cenaze işlemlerimizde yardımcı olan tüm arkadaşlarımıza ve hocalarımıza teşekkür ederiz, çok memnun kaldık, herkesten Allah razı olsun.
Mesut Baki Efe
Haftasonuna denk gelmesek işlemlerimiz daha seri olacaktı eminim, ama herşey için teşekkürler,
Mustafa Sarayli
Sevgili Annemizin buyuk kaybimizin cenaze islemleri baslangictan defnedilmesine kadar cok duzgun ve profesyonelce yapildi,herseyden cok memnunuz,basta Fettullah bey ve Burhan hocamiza olmak uzere hersey icin herkese cok cok tesekkur ediyoruz,nur icinde yat Annecigim mekanin cennet olsun.
Ugur Degirmencioglu
Benimde kızım rahmetli olmustu, Allah razi olsun hepsinden, cok yardimci oldular, tesekurler.
Sule Swanson
Bu zor gunumuzde bizlerin yaninda oldugunuz icin tesekkurler.
Gundogan Guven
Zor gunumuzde bize cok yardimci oldular allah razi olsun
Hasan Aydin
Really good funeral service from A to Z. Thanks again.
Ilknur Baytas
They provide excellent service during these difficult times we all experience due to loosing our loved ones. Whenever we have had a loss - they continuously support all the way and we cannot thank them enough. Thank you ever so much for the support.🙏🙏🙏
Shenur Hyusein
Tum hocalarima cok tesekur ederim er konuda cok yardimci oluyorlar
Liztan Iiztan
Very helpful to me when my husband passed away
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