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Death-related religious rituals
Essential Practice Point 3
- There is no formal religious ritual for Bahá’í. In the case of imminent death and where no family are immediately available the community member designated by the person should be called to support the person.
- It is customary for Bahá’ís to place a ring on the finger after death and in no circumstances should it be removed.
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Cleaning and touching the body
Essential Practice Point 4
Healthcare staff may conduct the normal cleaning and washing practice on a deceased Bahá’í. Do not remove the ring placed on the finger after death.
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Postmortem requirements
There is no objection to a postmortem conducted on compelling medical or legal grounds.
Interment ritual
Cremation is not permitted and burial should take place as near as reasonably possible to the place of death, certainly within the distance of an hour's transport.
