*The nearest relative of the deceased should lay the dead body in the grave. *A husband may lay the dead body of his wife in the grave. *It is masnoon to recite supplication while laying the dead body in the grave. Ibn e Umar(R.A) reports,that the Messenger of Allah while laying a dead body in the grave recited the following supplication"Bismillahi Wa Ala Millati Rasulillahi"(In the name of Allah and according to the method prescribed by the Messenger of Allah I lay it in the grave.)"In another tradition the word Wa Ala Sunnati instead of Wa Ala Millati' has-been reported."(Ahmad). #Burial