Imam Zuhri states that Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah would not return after the funeral prayer until he had taken permission.

Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit says: When you have performed the funeral prayer, then you have fulfilled your duty; now leave him and his family alone (empty).

Hazrat Jabir narrates that accompany the funeral procession as much as you wish, then return when it becomes apparent to you.

Ibn Aun states that Muhammad did not consider seeking permission necessary, and used to say that they are not guardians over us.

Hazrat Musa bin Nafi' says that I saw Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair; he offered the funeral prayer and then returned.

Hazrat Ibn Juraij states that a person asked Hazrat Nafi whether Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with both of them) used to return before permission after finishing the funeral prayer. He replied that he did not use to return before taking permission.

Ibrahim says that two persons, despite not holding the position of leadership, are still considered as leaders: one is the owner of a funeral—when you have performed the funeral prayer, do not return without his permission; and the menstruating woman among her companions when she becomes menstruating.

Hazrat Abdullah says that two people, despite not being leaders, are still considered leaders: the one at a funeral, and a menstruating woman among her companions.

The same is narrated from Hazrat Umar.

Hazrat Talha al-Yami says: Two people, though not actually leaders, are considered leaders. The funeral is the leader for the one who follows it, and a menstruating woman is the leader among her companions when she becomes menstruating.