Practical checklist

Death checklist in Morocco

Updated: 21 June 2026

This checklist helps keep a clear view of the priority actions and the information to centralize, without replacing local verification of the case file. It is designed to reduce the mental load of the first hours and help you separate what matters now from what can wait.

Key takeaway

This checklist is designed for the first minutes of confusion. It helps distinguish what needs to be done first, what can wait a few hours and what belongs to a more specific case file.

If the family is unsure what order to follow, Sabil l'Ikram can turn this checklist into an action plan tailored to the actual situation.

  • A checklist designed to be reread in a moment of stress.
  • A simple, actionable order of priority.
  • Useful both for relatives on site and for the family at a distance.

What to do first

  1. 01

    Have the death certified par le bon interlocuteur selon le lieu

    The first reflex depends on the place of death and the process that actually applies.

  2. 02

    Appoint a single main family contact to avoid duplication

    A single person centralizes the information, useful calls and first approvals.

  3. 03

    Clarify the burial place and key information before proceeding

    Confirm where the family is considering burial, whether a family plot exists and which local details need to be checked before starting multiple procedures.

Quick checklist

  • Exact place of death.
  • Name of the main family contact.
  • Planned burial place.
  • Possible existence of a family plot or a cemetery already identified.
  • Documents already available.
  • Whether there is an MRE, consular or insurance context.

Additional information