Comments on: Dying as an Expat in Saudi Arabia http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/ Informed comment and commentary about Saudi Arabia, reform, and its relations with the US Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:32:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John Burgess http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24708 John Burgess Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:33:04 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24708 I just can't remember what arrangements are made. I know the issue has come up several times and that the needs were met, but I don't recall whether there was a 'bootleg' crematorium in the EP or it was off to Bahrain with the remains. I just can’t remember what arrangements are made. I know the issue has come up several times and that the needs were met, but I don’t recall whether there was a ‘bootleg’ crematorium in the EP or it was off to Bahrain with the remains.

]]> By: Sandy http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24705 Sandy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:14:34 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24705 I've never heard there is one. The orthodox view is it is UnIslamic. The only person I personally know sent home, was sent home intact. I’ve never heard there is one. The orthodox view is it is UnIslamic. The only person I personally know sent home, was sent home intact.

]]> By: John Burgess http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24683 John Burgess Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:06 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24683 I'm trying to wrack my brain to remember what is done in the KSA when it comes to cremation. I don't recall whether there's an unofficial crematorium in the country or if bodies are shipped to Bahrain to be cremated, then the 'cremains' sent to home countries. I’m trying to wrack my brain to remember what is done in the KSA when it comes to cremation. I don’t recall whether there’s an unofficial crematorium in the country or if bodies are shipped to Bahrain to be cremated, then the ‘cremains’ sent to home countries.

]]> By: Sandy http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24679 Sandy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:42:03 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24679 It's part of your legal record here. Your religion is listed on your iqama- and if you convert you get documentation for that. I suppose it could happen that someone doesn't document their conversion. I would imagine, however that unofficial converts will not usually have Muslim families to advocate for them and they would probably want the body back anyway. I suppose they could petition with witnesses but I doubt this comes up often. It’s part of your legal record here. Your religion is listed on your iqama- and if you convert you get documentation for that. I suppose it could happen that someone doesn’t document their conversion. I would imagine, however that unofficial converts will not usually have Muslim families to advocate for them and they would probably want the body back anyway. I suppose they could petition with witnesses but I doubt this comes up often.

]]> By: coolred38 http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24670 coolred38 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:05:55 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24670 Curious about what would happen if a person dies and considers themselves Muslim...but those in charge didnt..as in...Muslims can be so judgmental over who is and who isnt Muslim in their eyes....are they buried in Saudi..or sent home in disgrace? Just a thought. Curious about what would happen if a person dies and considers themselves Muslim…but those in charge didnt..as in…Muslims can be so judgmental over who is and who isnt Muslim in their eyes….are they buried in Saudi..or sent home in disgrace? Just a thought.

]]> By: John Burgess http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24645 John Burgess Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:39:41 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24645 I don't think the article was actually a complaint. Rather, it was an explanation of a complicated process. You're absolutely correct, though, that if you don't want to accept the local laws and customs, you might be better off not traveling to other countries. That's something the Foreign Ministry is finding it useful to remind Saudis as they travel and live abroad. I don’t think the article was actually a complaint. Rather, it was an explanation of a complicated process.

You’re absolutely correct, though, that if you don’t want to accept the local laws and customs, you might be better off not traveling to other countries.

That’s something the Foreign Ministry is finding it useful to remind Saudis as they travel and live abroad.

]]> By: raff abade http://xrdarabia.org/2009/10/25/dying-as-an-expat-in-saudi-arabia/comment-page-1/#comment-24642 raff abade Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:17:30 +0000 http://xrdarabia.org/?p=9051#comment-24642 Every country has it laws and customs. Deciding to live in KSA means we agree or at least can endure whatever it is goes on here. It is late for those that are gone. Death is certain, and can be at anytime. If you do not want to die as an expat in saudi, this is the time to leave. Seriously, start packing up! Stop complaining. Every country has it laws and customs. Deciding to live in KSA means we agree or at least can endure whatever it is goes on here. It is late for those that are gone. Death is certain, and can be at anytime. If you do not want to die as an expat in saudi, this is the time to leave. Seriously, start packing up!
Stop complaining.

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