A death in the family? We are here now — call +256 700 000 002, available 24 hours

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un · "We belong to Allah, and to Him we return"

Dignified Islamic funeral care, from the first call to the final prayer.

Khiblatain Funeral Services guides Kampala's Muslim families through loss with compassion and correctness — ghusl, kafan, Salat al-Janazah, burial and repatriation, arranged in accordance with the Sunnah, day or night.

24/7
Emergency response
15+
Years serving Kampala
1,200+
Families guided with care

Assalamu Alaikum, in your time of loss

Every soul shall taste death. Our task is to carry every arrangement, so your family can carry only your grief. كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ

Khiblatain Funeral Services is a Kampala-based Islamic funeral home, established to serve East Africa's Muslim community at its most difficult hour — with knowledge, gentleness and speed.

From the moment you call us we take on the practical burden — ghusl and kafan, Salat al-Janazah, burial permits, grave preparation and transport — so the family is free to grieve, to pray, and to receive condolences.

We are part of Khiblatain Holdings, and a sister company to Khiblatain Hajj & Umrah — the same trust our community has placed in us for the journey to the Sacred Cities, we now extend to the final journey at home.

What guides our care

Rooted in three principles

Every family we serve is treated according to these, without exception.

Rahmaرَحْمَة

Compassion first. Every family is met gently, without haste, whatever the hour of the call.

Amanahأَمَانَة

Your loved one, and your trust in us, is a sacred responsibility we handle with total accountability.

Sabrصَبْر

Patience with the family, and precision with the rites — every step performed correctly, without rushing what matters.

What we arrange

Complete Islamic funeral care

One call handles every stage — from the moment of passing to the final du'a at the graveside.

01

Ghusl & Kafan

Ritual washing and shrouding performed by trained, same-gender attendants, according to the Sunnah.

02

Salat al-Janazah

We arrange the funeral prayer at your local mosque or our own hall, and gather the community to attend.

03

Burial & Grave Services

Grave preparation, cemetery liaison and interment, with the family present for the final du'a.

04

Ambulance & Transport

Prompt, respectful transfer from home, hospital or mortuary to our facility and on to the cemetery.

05

Repatriation

Returning a loved one home — within Uganda, across East Africa, or internationally — with full documentation.

06

Documentation & Permits

Death certificates, burial permits and all paperwork handled with the relevant authorities, on your behalf.

Care when you need it, or planned ahead

Choose the plan that fits your family

Indicative pricing — every plan is confirmed with the family before anything is arranged. No hidden costs, ever.

Immediate need

Essential Care

From UGX 900,000ghusl, kafan & local burial
  • Ghusl & kafan by trained attendants
  • Salat al-Janazah arrangement
  • Local ambulance transfer
  • Grave preparation, within Kampala
  • Death certificate assistance
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Most requested

Complete Family Care

From UGX 1,900,000full service, upcountry included
  • Everything in Essential Care
  • Transport anywhere in Uganda
  • Full documentation handled end to end
  • Coordination with family's home mosque
  • Dedicated family liaison throughout
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Plan ahead

Pre-Need Waqf Plan

From UGX 60,000per month · membership
  • Funeral costs covered in advance for your family
  • Priority same-day response
  • Locks in today's rate, however far ahead
  • Transferable within immediate family
  • Annual review with our family office
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Every plan can be adapted to the family's needs and means. Speak to us in confidence →

From your call to the final du'a

How we care for your family

A clear path, walked beside you at every stage — usually complete within 24 hours, as the Sunnah asks.

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Call Us

One call, any hour. We dispatch immediately and guide you through the first steps.

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Ghusl

Ritual washing performed with dignity by same-gender attendants at home or our facility.

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Kafan

Shrouding in clean, simple white cloth, according to the Sunnah.

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Salat al-Janazah

The funeral prayer, led at the mosque or graveside, with the community gathered.

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Burial

Interment facing the Qiblah, and a final du'a for the departed.

Wherever the family needs us

Coverage & repatriation

From a single call in Kampala to bringing a loved one home from abroad, we handle the logistics so you don't have to.

Same-day response

Ambulance dispatched within Kampala and its outskirts, typically within the hour of your call.

Kampala & Wakiso

Partner mosques

Salat al-Janazah arranged at your family's own mosque, or at one of our partner congregations.

City-wide network

Muslim cemeteries

Grave preparation liaison with Kampala's established Muslim burial grounds.

Multiple partner cemeteries

Regional transport

Road transfer to the family's home village or district, anywhere in Uganda, in a proper hearse vehicle.

Nationwide

Local coordination

We liaise ahead with the family's home imam and burial site so everything is ready on arrival.

All districts

Overnight care

Where distance requires it, the departed is respectfully preserved overnight before onward travel.

Long-distance routes

Repatriation to Uganda

Bringing a Ugandan Muslim who has passed abroad home for burial, with full airline and embassy coordination.

Worldwide

Repatriation abroad

Arranging the return of a loved one who has passed in Uganda to their family's country of origin.

East Africa & beyond

Documentation

Embalming certificates, customs clearance and airline paperwork, handled by our team from start to finish.

Full support

Where we care for your family

Our facilities

Private ghusl washing room

Ghusl Facility

A private, purpose-built room for ritual washing, kept to the highest standard of cleanliness and respect.

Janazah hall for family gathering

Janazah Hall

A quiet space for the family to gather before the funeral prayer, away from the busyness of the mosque.

Ambulance and hearse transport fleet

Transport Fleet

Dedicated ambulance and hearse vehicles, maintained and ready for dispatch at any hour.

Why families trust Khiblatain

Care worthy of the moment

Sunnah-compliant & licensed

Every rite performed correctly by trained attendants, under Uganda's health and burial regulations.

Answered around the clock

A real person picks up, day or night. No call goes unanswered while a family waits.

Transparent costs

One clear quote before anything begins. No surprise charges added afterward, ever.

A dedicated family liaison

One point of contact throughout, so you are never repeating yourself to a stranger.

From families we have served

Their words

★★★★★

"It was 2am when my father passed. Khiblatain was at the house within the hour and handled everything with such gentleness. We only had to be family."

R
Rehema K.
Kampala
★★★★★

"My uncle passed while working abroad. They handled the entire repatriation — paperwork, flights, everything — so he could be buried at home as he wished."

M
Musa T.
Wakiso
★★★★★

"They explained every step of the ghusl and janazah so we understood what was happening and why. It brought real comfort in a hard moment."

S
Sauda N.
Mukono

Working alongside

Our partners

We coordinate closely with these trusted institutions on every family's behalf.

Kampala Muslim Cemeteries Board
Burial ground partner
Uganda Muslim Supreme Council
Religious affairs
Kampala Emergency Ambulance Network
Transport partner
Khiblatain Hajj & Umrah
Sister company · Khiblatain Holdings

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What should I do immediately after a death in the family?
Call us straight away, at any hour, on +256 700 000 002. We will guide you through the first steps by phone and dispatch a team to be with you as quickly as possible — usually within the hour in Kampala.
How quickly can burial take place?
Islam encourages burial as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours. We prioritise every case to meet this, coordinating ghusl, kafan, the funeral prayer and grave preparation on the same day wherever the family and circumstances allow.
Is ghusl performed by someone of the same gender?
Yes, always. Our male and female attendants are trained specifically for ghusl and kafan, and the deceased is washed only by attendants of the same gender, in line with the Sunnah.
Can you help if a family member passed away abroad, or needs to be sent abroad?
Yes. We handle full international repatriation in both directions — bringing a loved one home to Uganda, or sending a loved one from Uganda to their family's country of origin — including embalming certificates, customs and airline documentation.
Are your costs transparent?
Always. We agree a clear quote with the family before any work begins, and that is the figure you pay — no charges are added afterward. Our Pre-Need Waqf Plan also lets you lock in today's rate well in advance.
Do you assist with cemetery plots and burial permits?
Yes. We liaise with Kampala's Muslim cemeteries and local authorities to secure a plot and the necessary burial permits, and handle the paperwork for the death certificate on the family's behalf.

We are here

Speak to us now, or plan ahead

24-hour emergency line

If this is an emergency, please call rather than use the form below — an advisor will answer directly, any hour. For pre-planning enquiries, the form is fine and we'll respond within one working day.

Office
William Street, Kampala, Uganda
Call / WhatsApp
+256 700 000 002
Email
care@khiblatainfuneral.ug