I was late to the funeral prayer; should I follow the imam in what he recites, or should I start by reciting al-Fatihah?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: I was late to the funeral prayer and joined the imam. Should I follow the imam in what he recites after the takbirs, or should I start by reciting al-Fatihah?

Answer:
Yes, you start by reciting al-Fatihah. What you catch up with the imam is the beginning of your prayer. If the imam concludes the prayer, you complete the rest in its proper manner, then you conclude the prayer. Yes.