The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"Whoever washes him (the deceased) must take a ritual bath (ghusl), and whoever carries him must perform ablution (wudu)."
Hadith Referenceصحیح الجامع الصغیر / حرف الميم / 5918
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij[ت] عن أبي هريرة. أحكام الجنائز ص ٥٣.