{"id":169,"date":"2023-12-19T17:11:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international-funeral.com\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2025-05-23T13:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:58:31","slug":"germany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international-funeral.com\/en\/bestattungen\/deutschland\/","title":{"rendered":"Burial in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Burials in Germany<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Burial in the ground is the traditional type of burial in Germany.<\/p>

This generally takes place in a wooden coffin. Exceptions, e.g. for religious reasons, are possible in designated cemeteries. The resting period in Germany is generally 20 years. There are numerous options for choosing a grave. The grave must be maintained by the next of kin. However, depending on the cemetery, there are gravesites that do not have to be maintained by the next of kin.<\/p>

If the funeral is held in Germany, it is generally possible to hold a funeral service with a secular or spiritual ceremony. A burial without a funeral service is also possible. Eligible surviving dependants may be able to have the costs of the funeral covered by the relevant social welfare office or immigration authority.<\/p>

We will be happy to advise you free of charge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cremations in Germany<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Germany, cremation is considered an alternative and usually the more favourable type of burial.<\/p>

Cremation generally takes place in a coffin. With a few exceptions, almost all religions and beliefs accept cremation. The resting period in a German cemetery is generally 20 years. There are numerous options for choosing a grave. The grave must be tended by the relatives. However, depending on the cemetery, there are many gravesites that do not have to be maintained by the next of kin. If the funeral is held in Germany, it is generally possible to hold a funeral service with a secular or spiritual ceremony. A burial without a funeral service is also possible.<\/p>

Eligible surviving dependants may be able to have the costs of the funeral covered by the relevant social welfare office or immigration authority.<\/p>

We will be happy to advise you free of charge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As a funeral home, we are happy to organise the entire funeral service for you, including burial in a cemetery in Germany or the subsequent cremation. We are also happy to organise the funeral service or farewell ceremony for you independently, which you can then arrange according to your personal needs or religious rites.<\/p>

Please contact us about the individual options for a farewell.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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