Funeral ceremony of Janati's wife

Procession and burial

Muslim Iranians try to bury a person’s body within 24 hours of their death if possible. Thus, as soon as the funeral service ends, mourners transport the body to the burial site in a silent procession.

Traditionally, only adult men will attend the burial after a Muslim Persian funeral, but sometimes women and children can attend. They bury the body without a casket, and some practice the custom of every mourner throwing three handfuls of dirt into the grave. A mullah will usually lead another reading of prayers at the burial.