Arranging A Cremation

The deceased’s body of any nationality or religion may be cremated in Dubai, but only in the Hindu manner.

Prerequisites

What to bring

Death certificates.
Cancelled passport and residence visa (original).
Written permission from the next of kin or sponsor.
Next of kin’s passport (proof of relation).
An NOC from sponsor confirming that all of the deceased’s financial obligations have been settled.

Fees:

Dhs.2,500 cremation fee.
Dhs.500 deposit, paid upon submission of application and reimbursed on the collection of the ashes.
Dhs1,010 municipality fee.

Procedure

Visit the Hindu temple in Bur Dubai to collect a cremation application form and pay the above fees.
Submit all documents to the home country embassy, which may require an NOC from the deceased’s relatives.
The embassy will issue an NOC for cremation.
Visit the Dubai Police HQ, submit all documents and request an NOC for cremation.
Visit the Dubai Municipality Cemetery Office, submit all documents and request an NOC for cremation.
Once all documentation is complete, the cremation will be organised within one day at Sonapur (Hindu Cremation Ground).
Collect the ashes within 24 hours of the cremation.

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