The Ruling on Preaching and Reminding at the Funeral Prayer

Question:
The questioner says: We have noticed a new phenomenon in our city of al-Kharj, which is preaching and reminding when people gather for the funeral prayer. Is this action prescribed, or is it considered an innovation?

Answer:
This is among the innovations. Preaching and reminding before the funeral prayer, or preaching and reminding when the funeral is being buried, all of this is among the innovations.
Preaching and reminding takes place in the mosques after the prayers, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to address his Companions with admonition in the mosque after the prayers. Preaching and reminding should be in the places prepared for that. As for with the funeral, before praying over it or when burying it, this is not among the places for preaching and reminding. The funeral itself is an admonition. The funeral itself is an admonition; it admonishes the people because they know that it is one of their brothers who used to walk with them and live with them, then he was wrapped in these shrouds, his term came to an end, his term came to an end, and his deeds were cut off. So it is in itself an admonition for whoever Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) guides. Yes.