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Ghusl & Kafan
Ritual washing and shrouding in accordance with Islamic principles.
Professionally prepared for special care situations.
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Al Rawda Islamic Funeral Institute
Dignified Islamic funeral services. Personally supported.
With many years of experience and a high level of reliability, we support Muslim families in the event of a death – in Cologne and NRW, throughout Germany and with international repatriations. We handle the necessary steps in accordance with Islamic principles, with clear organisation and a dedicated personal contact.
A trusted point of contact for Muslim families for many years.
Immediate help after a death
What to do now
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Contact Al Rawda
Call us or message us on WhatsApp. We will clarify the next steps straight away.
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Clarify collection & documents
We clarify the deceased person’s current location, organise the collection and discuss the required documents with you.
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Arrange Ghusl, Kafan & funeral prayer
Ritual care is prepared and coordinated in accordance with Islamic principles.
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Burial or repatriation
We coordinate the burial in Germany or international repatriation through to completion.
Optional digital service
Secure online access for relatives
If you wish, you can securely submit case details and required documents to Al Rawda online.
Use of this service is voluntary. You can continue to contact us by telephone, in person or through the usual contact channels. Personal data is used only to process the funeral case. See our privacy information for details.
Report a death onlineSecure family submission
Our services
Everything necessary from one reliable source.
The most important services at a glance. Open the relevant area for further information.
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Funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah)
We organise the funeral prayer together with the family and coordinate the arrangements and location.
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Authorities & Documents
Coordination of required formalities, documents and clearances.
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International Repatriation
International repatriation including documents, consular, cargo and flight arrangements.
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Burials
Organisation and support for burial in Muslim cemetery sections.
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Muslim cemeteries
Cemeteries and Muslim burial areas in Cologne, Bonn, NRW and across Germany.
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What families say about us.
Experiences from families can help others find orientation and confidence.
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Professional & reliableClear communication and dependable organisation are especially valued.
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RepatriationSupport with international repatriations is also frequently appreciated.
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Local & beyond
At home in Cologne. Supporting families beyond the region.
Our location in Cologne
Al Rawda in Cologne
From our location, we coordinate Islamic funerals, collections, official formalities and international repatriations. Personal availability and reliable organisation remain central throughout.
POSTAL ADDRESSRemscheider Straße 22
51103 Köln
51103 Köln
WASHING & COLD STORAGE FACILITIESRath-Mengenicher Weg 1
50859 Köln
50859 Köln
Personally local · experienced beyond the region
Support beyond our local area
We support families with Islamic funerals and also coordinate cases outside the region as well as international repatriations. The necessary steps are explained clearly and handled according to each individual case.
Also supporting families across the region
Frequently asked questions
What families often want to know now.
The most important answers, concise and easy to understand. For your specific case, we will clarify the details personally with you.
What should I do first after a death?
Call us and briefly tell us where the death occurred. We will clarify the next steps, collection arrangements and which documents are required.
Are you available around the clock?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day for cases of death so that necessary arrangements can be made promptly.
Do you provide Ghusl and Kafan?
Yes. Ritual washing and shrouding are prepared and carried out in accordance with Islamic principles.
Do you organise funerals in Cologne and NRW?
Yes. We are based in Cologne. We support funerals in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia and, depending on the case, coordinate procedures in other German states as well.
Can you operate throughout Germany?
Yes. Depending on the place of death and the requested funeral arrangements, we coordinate collection, documents, authorities and other necessary steps throughout Germany.
Do you organise international repatriations?
Yes. We coordinate the required documents, mortuary passport, consular procedures, transport, cargo and flight handling for repatriations abroad.
Which documents are usually required?
This depends on the individual case and the destination of the burial or repatriation. Identification documents and civil-status certificates are often required. We will tell you exactly which documents are needed in your case.
In which languages is information available?
The key information on this website is available in German, English, French and Arabic. Personal consultation and direct coordination are conducted in German.
How do I find out the costs?
Costs depend on the services required, official fees, the place of burial and, for repatriations, transport and flight arrangements. Once we understand the case, we explain the applicable costs transparently.