Funeral ceremony of Janati's wife

Food

The types of food someone might serve for a Persian funeral can vary on a case-by-case basis, but they’ll usually exclude any foods that Islam prohibits eating. That said, halva is a traditional choice. There’s no one official recipe for this sweet, but it almost always includes sugar, butter, and flour. A recipe may also feature such ingredients as tahini or semolina.

It’s also not uncommon for Iranians to snack on dates during times of mourning. Along with being a staple of Persian cuisine, dates provide a lot of energy, which can be helpful when mourning the loss of a loved one, as a grieving person may not have much appetite for a more substantial meal.