Funeral
Types of funeral at a glance
Burial, cremation, sea burial or anonymous — each form has consequences the family should know about. We explain them and arrange the funeral in Germany or in the home country.
The four routes
Which type of funeral fits?
Each card names the points that most often decide the matter in conversation.
- A place with a name to visit
- Period of rest usually 20 to 30 years
- Care by the family or a gardener
- The intended form in Islam and Judaism
- Many grave forms to choose from
- Second examination required
- Less upkeep
- Repatriation abroad about half the cost
- Requires a cremation
- Accompanied or unattended
- No upkeep, no cemetery fees
- No grave — only a sea chart
- The cheapest option
- No upkeep at all
- No place to visit
- A lawn grave is often the better middle way
How to choose
Three questions usually lead to the answer
Should there be a place to visit?
If so, an earth grave, urn grave, lawn grave or columbarium come into question. Sea burial and anonymous interment are then ruled out.
Is cremation permitted?
Not in Islam or Judaism. Orthodox churches are reserved. Where relevant, clarify it with the parish before deciding.
In Germany or in the home country?
If the interment is to take place in the country of origin, we repatriate the deceased there — in a coffin or as an urn, with all documents.
Burial in the home country
This is our focus: we repatriate to 14 countries and bring the deceased back to Germany just as often. The family does not have to travel — a power of attorney is enough.
- We handle all documents, the consulate and customs
- Handover to the funeral director on site
- Advice in English, German, Russian and Ukrainian
- Fixed price within a few hours
Frequently asked questions
What families ask us
Which type of funeral is the right one?
It comes down to three questions: should there be a place to visit, is cremation permitted by faith, and should the interment take place in Germany or in the home country? We go through it with you, free of charge and without obligation.
What does a funeral in Germany cost?
The price is made up of the funeral director’s services and the cemetery fees. The latter differ considerably from one municipality to the next. We give you the total figure in advance.
Can you arrange the funeral in the home country?
Yes, that is our focus. We repatriate the deceased in a coffin or as an urn and hand them over to the funeral director on site.
Is cremation permitted in Islam and Judaism?
No. Burial is the intended form in both religions. Orthodox churches take a reserved view of cremation but do not forbid it in every case.
Must the urn be interred in Germany?
As a rule yes; compulsory cemetery burial applies. Keeping the urn at home is not permitted. For a repatriation abroad the rules of the destination country apply.
How quickly do we have to decide?
Not immediately. In the first hours only the doctor, the collection and informing the family matter. The type of funeral can be discussed calmly.
One call is enough
The first conversation is free and non-binding. We are available around the clock — in English, German, Russian and Ukrainian.