Funeral Management Costs
Calculate funeral management expenses deductible from the deceased's estate — the first deduction before debts, bequests and faraid.
Costs deductible from the estate
Fill in only what applies. Price estimates are market guidance; actual rates vary by area and kariah.
Complete set: cloth, cotton, camphor, sandalwood, rose water, alcohol-free perfume.
Includes bathing materials if charged separately.
From the hospital to the home / cemetery; long-distance or interstate costs more.
Urban rates are higher.
Free or nominal at kariah cemeteries; urban plots & private cemeteries cost far more.
If using a package service — do not double count with the items above.
Costs already covered by khairat, public donations or takaful benefits are no longer deducted from the estate.
Costs that must NOT be taken from the estate
The following expenses are not the responsibility of the estate. They may only be funded from the shares of consenting heirs — provided ALL heirs are adults of sound mind; not permitted if any heir is a minor or lacks capacity.
- Token payment / fee for the funeral prayer
- Fees for Quran recitation, tahlil & prayers for the deceased
- Memorial feasts & guest catering (3rd, 7th, 40th, 100th day)
- Token payment for the imam's talkin recitation
- Headstones, canopies & structures or decorations over the grave
- Tent, chair & equipment rental for condolence guests
- Heirs' travel & accommodation expenses
- Charity on behalf of the deceased (except via a bequest, limited to 1/3)
Important notes
- Order of applying the estate: (1) funeral management expenses, (2) the deceased's debts, (3) bequests up to 1/3, (4) faraid to the heirs.
- Funeral expenses must be moderate and reasonable relative to the deceased's standard of living — without extravagance or incurring debt.
- If the entire cost is covered by khairat kematian or donations, no deduction is made from the estate.
- For reference only. For specific cases, consult the mufti's office / estate administrator.
