Funeral ceremony of Janati's wife

Iranian Funeral Customs

An Iranian funeral follows a strict schedule. They wash the body with soap and water and wrap the deceased in a white cloth for their burial. They used to wash the body publicly, but now it’s typically done privately — but the immediate family may attend. There also isn’t a visitation for viewing the body.

Mourners wear black for the funeral and get a small Quran — prayer book, so they can read along and say the prayers during the service. Persian classical music is a common choice for the music selection, as it’s an important part of many Iranian ceremonies. Any speeches are short and sweet, as they save longer memorial speeches for the post-funeral gathering. Typically, a mullah, mosque leader, speaks on behalf of the family during the ceremony.