Mentioning the Good Qualities of the Deceased at the Time of Burial

Question:
He says: This is a Sudanese resident in Jeddah. Relying on the hadith, "Mention the good qualities of your deceased," it has become customary that at the time of burial, a person comes and mentions the virtues of the deceased and the good deeds he performed. Does this have a basis?

Answer:
This has no basis. However, what is prescribed when burying the deceased, and after finishing the burial, is to stand at his grave and ask Allah for his steadfastness. Because when he is placed in his grave and the earth is leveled over him, the two angels come to him and ask him: Who is your Lord? What is your religion? Who is your Prophet? So one asks Allah for his steadfastness. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is what is prescribed when burying the deceased and after his burial. Yes.