What is the Mufti's view on the issue of Muslim funeral management being delayed due to administrative and cost reasons?

Summary

Funeral management is a communal obligation (fardu kifayah), with the primary responsibility on the family and heirs, assisted by the local community if the heirs are unable. Costs are basically taken from the deceased's estate; if the deceased was destitute, they fall on the person who supported them, then the Baitulmal, and finally on Muslims who are able. Muslims are encouraged to join their local death benefit fund and consult the relevant authorities, and are warned against making excessive profit from funeral costs, as this wrongs fellow Muslims.

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