Sharjah City Funeral FAQ

Find essential information about funeral services in Sharjah City, including costs, procedures, and legal requirements. Learn about burial, cremation, and repatriation options for Muslims and non-Muslims.

• What funeral services are available in Sharjah?

  In Sharjah, if you are a resident, you are eligible to have a burial within Sharjah. Burial services are typically reserved for those holding valid Sharjah residency. For cremation services in Sharjah, they are available to both residents and non-residents. This means that even individuals who do not hold Sharjah residency can access cremation services, provided all the necessary legal and documentation requirements are met.

• Are there low-cost funeral plans in Sharjah?

  Yes, low-cost funeral plans in Sharjah are available through providers like MEA, which offer comprehensive services including documentation, transportation, and cremation at affordable rates, helping families manage expenses with dignity

• How quickly can a funeral be arranged in Sharjah?

  In Sharjah, the process for burial, cremation, or repatriation typically takes approximately 24 to 72 hours to complete, provided that all necessary documentation is in order and there are no complications. However, in certain cases — particularly if police involvement is required, such as in cases of accidental or suspicious deaths — the process can take longer. In such situations, it may take up to one or two weeks to complete all investigations and finalize the necessary paperwork before proceeding with burial, cremation, or repatriation

• What documents are required for a funeral in Sharjah?

  In Sharjah, the paperwork required for burial or cremation includes several official documents:

  • Death Notification or Forensic Report issued by the police

  • Police Clearance Letter

  • Embassy No Objection Certificate (NOC)

  • Official Death Certificate

  • Municipality Burial or Cremation Permit

  For repatriation, in addition to the above documents, the following are also required:

  • Embalming Certificate

  • Packing Certificate (if applicable)

  • Airline Documentation, such as the Airway Bill and Consignment Details, as required by the airline and receiving country

  All these documents must be processed and approved before the burial, cremation, or repatriation can proceed.

• Can non-Muslims arrange funerals in Sharjah?

  In Sharjah, the afterlife services available for non-Muslims include burial or cremation. Both options are available, but they must strictly follow the standard documentation process required by the authorities. The required documents include:

  • Death Notification (or Forensic Report) issued by the police

  • Police Clearance Letter

  • Embassy No Objection Certificate (NOC)

  • Official Death Certificate

  • Municipality Permit for either burial or cremation

  Once all these documents are obtained and verified, the burial or cremation process can proceed in accordance with Sharjah regulations.

• Is repatriation possible from Sharjah?

  Repatriation from Sharjah is available and can be arranged through two main options depending on the destination:

  1. Directly from Sharjah Airport: If the receiving country is accessible via Sharjah Airport, repatriation can be arranged directly once all required documentation is completed.

  2. Through Dubai (for offline or limited destinations): In cases where the destination is not served directly from Sharjah, we typically obtain:

  ○ Sharjah Police Clearance

  ○ Dubai CID Police Clearance

  3. Once both clearances are obtained, repatriation is arranged via Dubai International Airport, often using Emirates Airlines, which offers a wider network of global destinations and more flexible flight options.

  In both scenarios, the standard documentation — including death notification, police reports, embassy NOC, official death certificate, embalming certificate, packing certificate, and airway bill — must be fully processed prior to departure

• Which cemeteries are available in Sharjah?

  Here’s a list of cemeteries available in Sharjah:

  • Sharjah Cemetery (Al Juraina Cemetery)

    ○ Location: Al Juraina area, Sharjah

    ○ Description: This is the main cemetery in Sharjah. It has separate sections for Muslim burials (majority of the site) and Non-Muslim burials (dedicated area for Christians and other non-Muslim faiths)

  • Kalba Cemetery (for residents of Kalba area — under Sharjah Emirate jurisdiction)

  • Khor Fakkan Cemetery (for residents of Khor Fakkan — under Sharjah Emirate jurisdiction

• What is the cost of a funeral in Sharjah?

  The cost of a basic funeral in Sharjah can range from AED 9,000 to AED 20,000. This includes various services such as body collection, transportation, and burial arrangements. Additional costs may apply for documentation and other specific services.