{"id":1583,"date":"2024-08-23T16:15:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2024-09-08T13:06:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T10:06:36","slug":"cenaze-fonu-nedir-nasil-basvurulur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Funeral Fund? How to Apply?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\"What is a Funeral Fund?\" is a frequently asked and important question for Turkish citizens living abroad. A funeral fund is a solidarity system that covers funeral procedures and expenses in the event of unexpected death. In this article, we will examine in detail what this fund is, how it works and why it is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A funeral fund provides financial and moral security for expatriate citizens. In the event of a death, it facilitates many difficult processes such as the transportation of the body to the country, official procedures and burial costs. So, how does this system work and what services does it cover? Let's take a look together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find out if there is a funeral fund in your country by Googling \"[country name] + funeral fund\".<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#Cenaze_Fonu_Hangi_Hizmetleri_Kapsar\" >Which Services Does the Funeral Fund Cover?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#1_Cenaze_Nakil_Islemleri\" >1. Funeral Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#2_Cenaze_Masraflari\" >2. Funeral Expenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#3_Resmi_Islemler_ve_Evrak_Takibi\" >3. Official Transactions and Document Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#4_Refakatci_Destegi\" >4. Companion Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#5_Dini_Vecibelerin_Yerine_Getirilmesi\" >5. Fulfillment of Religious Obligations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#Cenaze_Fonu_Basvurusu_Nasil_Yapilir\" >How to Apply for a Funeral Fund?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#Basvuru_Sureci\" >Application Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#Cenaze_Fonunun_Isleyisi_Nasil_Olur\" >How Does the Funeral Fund Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/what-is-the-funeral-fund-how-to-apply\/#Vefat_Durumunda_Yapilacaklar\" >What to do in case of death<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cenaze-fonu-hangi-hizmetleri-kapsar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cenaze_Fonu_Hangi_Hizmetleri_Kapsar\"><\/span><strong>Which Services Does the Funeral Fund Cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funeral fund includes many important services. But what are these services? Here are the main ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cenaze-nakil-islemleri\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cenaze_Nakil_Islemleri\"><\/span><strong>1. Funeral Transportation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funeral transportation is one of the most important services of the Fund. The body of the deceased is transported free of charge from the country of origin to Turkey or to another requested country. This service is particularly important for Turkish citizens living abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Does the Process Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case of death, the fund authorities are notified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The authorities undertake all necessary bureaucratic procedures and the organization of the transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The body is transported in specially equipped vehicles or by plane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the destination, the body is picked up and prepared for burial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-cenaze-masraflari\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cenaze_Masraflari\"><\/span><strong>2. Funeral Expenses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All funeral-related costs are covered by these funds. This removes a huge financial burden and prevents families from experiencing financial stress at a difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scope:<\/strong> All costs such as washing, shrouding, coffins and burial are covered by the fund. Additional services such as headstones and flowers are also usually covered by the fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-resmi-islemler-ve-evrak-takibi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Resmi_Islemler_ve_Evrak_Takibi\"><\/span><strong>3. Official Transactions and Document Tracking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funeral funds take care of all the official procedures and paperwork required in the event of a death. This service ensures that families do not have to deal with bureaucratic procedures in this already difficult process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How does it help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provision and processing of official documents such as death certificates and transfer permits are carried out by the fund authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Necessary correspondence is made with consulates and embassies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of international transportation, special permits are required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-refakatci-destegi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Refakatci_Destegi\"><\/span><strong>4. Companion Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many funeral funds provide airfare support for a companion to accompany the funeral. This service makes it possible for the family to accompany their loved one on their final journey. Examples of funds that provide airfare support include <a href=\"https:\/\/cenaze.diyanet.dk\/tr\/vefat\/refakatci-ucak-bileti\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cenaze.diyanet.dk\/tr\/vefat\/refakatci-ucak-bileti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkish Religious Foundation in Denmark<\/a> can be given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why is it important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This service makes it easier for the family to accompany the funeral and provides moral support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The attendant can observe the proper conduct of the funeral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family members can be with their loved ones in their final moments and say goodbye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some funds may provide support for more than one accompanying person or cover accommodation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-dini-vecibelerin-yerine-getirilmesi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dini_Vecibelerin_Yerine_Getirilmesi\"><\/span><strong>5. Fulfillment of Religious Obligations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funerals are carried out by these funds in accordance with Islamic rules. This allows families to ensure that their loved ones are buried in accordance with their religious beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How is it applied?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Religious obligations such as washing, shrouding and prayers are carried out by competent people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Funeral Fund | Swiss Turkish Religious Foundation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8PPJf-2Q_l4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>For example <a href=\"https:\/\/itdv.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itdv.ch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swiss Turkish Religious Foundation<\/a>'s<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cenaze-fonu-basvurusu-nasil-yapilir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cenaze_Fonu_Basvurusu_Nasil_Yapilir\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for a Funeral Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basvuru-sureci\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basvuru_Sureci\"><\/span><strong>Application Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63614c18\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e388c1bf\">\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill in the application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward the form to the relevant departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposit the donation payment check sent by the foundation or association in the designated bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After your donation appears in the account, your registration will be created within 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong> In case of death due to a traffic accident or other disasters, the 90-day period is not required.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bagis-ucretleri\"><strong>Donation Fees<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It varies according to age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The annual cost share is calculated by dividing the funeral costs for the year equally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cenaze-fonunun-isleyisi-nasil-olur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cenaze_Fonunun_Isleyisi_Nasil_Olur\"><\/span><strong>How Does the Funeral Fund Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation of the funeral fund is quite simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> The person becomes a member of a funeral fund in their country of residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Payment:<\/strong> A set amount is paid each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Death Status:<\/strong> In the event of the member's death, the fund steps in and provides all services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vefat-durumunda-yapilacaklar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vefat_Durumunda_Yapilacaklar\"><\/span><strong>What to do in case of death<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the death notification hotline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundation officials take the necessary information and expedite the procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funeral procedures are carried out by the foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gerekli-belgeler\"><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documents to be submitted to the foundation in case of death:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport of the deceased person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As a result<\/strong> If you live abroad, you should seriously consider becoming a member of a funeral fund. This will be an important safeguard for you and your family. Remember, solidarity and solidarity in difficult times is one of the most beautiful values of our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for more comprehensive and personalized support, <a href=\"https:\/\/belgenmezar.com\/en\/private-funeral-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1188\">special funeral services<\/a> about the services we offer. These services are designed to meet the specific wishes and needs of families, beyond the scope of standard funding.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\"What is a Funeral Fund?\" is a frequently asked and important question for Turkish citizens living abroad. A funeral fund is a solidarity system that covers funeral procedures and expenses in the event of unexpected death. In this article, we will examine in detail what this fund is, how it works and why it is important. 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