Where one stands in relation to a woman and a man in the funeral prayer

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Samurah bin Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) led the funeral prayer over a woman, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at her middle.

Abu Ghalib says that the funeral of a man was brought to Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), and he stood at the head of the bier; and the funeral of a woman was brought, and he stood at her chest. Al-Ala bin Ziyad asked, "Did you see the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) do it this way?" He said, "Yes." Then he turned to us and said, "Remember this."

Yazid bin Abi Mansur says: I asked Abu Rafi', "Where should I stand in relation to the funeral?" He took off his sandals and then said, "Here," meaning its middle.

Humayd says: I prayed behind al-Hasan over countless funerals of men and women, and I never saw him concern himself about where he stood.

Al-Sha'bi says: The one leading the funeral prayer should stand at the chest of the deceased.

Al-Hasan says: One stands opposite the chest of a woman, and for a man's funeral a little above that.

Al-Hasan says: One stands at the thighs of a woman and at the chest of a man.

Abu Husayn says that when Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) prayed over a funeral, he would stand at its middle, and for a woman he would stand a little above her chest.

Ata says: When a man leads the funeral prayer, he should stand at the chest (of the deceased).

Ibrahim says: The one leading the funeral prayer should stand at the chest of the deceased.