A Muslim died in Germany and was not buried because he did not hold citizenship; should his body be cremated, or what?

Question:
He says: I am from outside this country, and my uncle is a Muslim man who passed away in Germany because he was far from our country. He was not recognized as a citizen, and he does not have German citizenship either. Burial in Germany is very expensive, and we cannot afford it. His wife is a Christian, and she now wants to cremate his body and send it to our country, because that is cheaper. What is your advice to us?

Answer:
It is not permissible to cremate a Muslim. It should be known that there are Muslim cemeteries in Germany; the Islamic communities have cemeteries, so he is buried in the Muslim cemeteries. There are also Islamic centers there, and they cooperate with their Muslim brothers. So, consult the Islamic center, and they will cooperate, if Allah wills, in burying their brother and helping with the burial, even if it involves financial costs. They will not fall short, if Allah wills.