Burial

In the United Arab Emirates it is possible for expatriates of all religions to be buried as long as they hold a residency visa. The most important rule is that the deceased must be buried in the Emirate where their residency visa was issued. 

We use various graveyards to accommodate and serve our diverse community in the region.

The service includes:

  • Personal consultation with the family/company by an experienced MEA representative

  • Securing of all documentation and attestations required locally (this includes the police, Embassy, Municipality, Ministry of Health and Foreign Affairs)

  • Liaising with the burial ground management for booking the plot and preparing the grave

  • Transportation to the burial grounds and overseeing the burial

  • Liaising with priests or celebrants if required


The complete process takes three to four working days, on average, and we ensure that the client is well informed throughout the process with daily email updates and a dedicated WhatsApp group for any information that might be urgently required.

We also ensure that all documentation is securely stored, as both hard and soft copies, for possible future requirements.

In brief, Middle East Assistance will manage the entire process with dignity and respect in an extremely professional manner.