What would those who have died ask us to do for them? A companion asked the Prophet (pbuh) what can they do for those who have died?

The Prophet (pbuh) replied “If the dead were about to speak they would want you to give charity”. He asks the Prophet (pbuh) can I give charity on her behalf? The Prophet (pbuh) replied that you can give charity on her behalf.

There is so much that is spent on the funeral, on the tombstone but if that person could talk they would say to give that money in charity instead.

When a righteous person is in the grave a visitor comes with beautiful fragrance and beautiful clothes. The person in the grave says that I know this person is coming with good news who are you?  The beautiful person replies that I am your good deeds!