Muslim Burial Process in Japan

1. Hospital Documentation: In case of death, the hospital issues an initial document—a type of death certificate—stating the cause of death and other necessary details.
   
2. Contacting a Muslim Graveyard: The family must contact a Muslim graveyard in Japan to inform them of the death and schedule a burial.
   Burial fees vary by graveyard, generally:
   Child: 30,000–40,000 yen
   Adult: 200,000–300,000 yen
3. Obtaining the Official Death Certificate: The initial hospital document must be taken to the city hall to obtain an official Japanese death certificate.
   Note: City hall issues this certificate only after confirming the graveyard where the burial will take place.
4. Body Release from Hospital: Once the official death certificate is issued, the hospital releases the body to the family or designated representatives.
5. Ghusl and Preparation: The body is usually transported to a nearby mosque equipped with Ghusl (ritual washing) facilities. Such mosques typically also provide required items such as Kafan (shroud).
6. Janaza and Burial: After Ghusl, Kafan, and Salat al-Janaza (funeral prayer), the body is taken to the graveyard for burial.

Source and Required Documents List (Yawara Muslim Graveyard, Joso, Ibaraki): 

https://www.islam.or.jp/en/services/janazza-funeral-ceremony/