Ibrahim says that when there are four people present at the funeral, then do not inform anyone else.

Hazrat Abu Ja'far narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), son of Husayn, had instructed in his will that after my death, do not inform anyone.

Hazrat Asim bin Muhammad narrates from his father that Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) used to wait for people's heedlessness when someone passed away.

Hazrat Suwaid bin Ghaflah says that when I die, do not inform anyone about me.

Hazrat Mutarrif says: Do not inform anyone about my funeral.

Hazrat Abu Jamrah narrates from his father that he said: Do not inform the people of my mosque about my funeral.

Hazrat Kharijah bin Zaid narrates from his uncle Hazrat Yazid bin Thabit, who was older than Hazrat Zaid. He says that one day we went out with the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). When we reached Jannat al-Baqi', there was a new grave there. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) inquired about it. The people replied, "It is the grave of such-and-such woman." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recognized her and said, "Why did you not inform me about her?" The people replied, "You yourself had said so, therefore we did not consider it appropriate to inform you." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "When any one of you passes away, do not make an announcement about it, but do inform me about it. Surely, my offering the funeral prayer for him is a means of mercy for him."

Ibn Aun states that Muhammad did not see any harm in a person informing relatives and friends about a funeral.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Urwah that Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) was invited to a funeral, so he passed by the mosque and was saying: "The servant of Allah has been called, so he has accepted; or the maidservant of Allah has been called, so she has accepted." Thus, only a few people from among them would stand with them.

Hazrat Abu Hayyan narrates from his father that Hazrat Amr bin Maymoon was a friend of Hazrat Rabee’ bin Khaytham. When life became difficult for Hazrat Rabee’ bin Khaytham, Hazrat Amr bin Maymoon said to his slave woman,“When he passes away, inform me.”She replied that Hazrat Rabee’ had said,“When I die, do not inform anyone about me and bury me secretly.”The narrator says that Hazrat Amr bin Maymoon spent the night on the platform of Bani Thawr until morning came, then he went to her.