A way back to nature — tree burials in Cologne

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Tree Burial is a beautiful and nature-oriented alternative to traditional burials. It offers a resting place in nature, where the cycle of life is symbolically continued through the tree as a living monument. In cemetery forests or rest forests, the ashes of the deceased are buried in biodegradable urns in designated forest areas. A small plaque on the tree commemorates the deceased person and provides relatives with a silent place of remembrance in the midst of nature.

Tranquility Forests and Cemetery Forests create space for a personal and less formal way of remembrance, free from the strict requirements of traditional cemeteries. Here, nature takes care of the resting place, which offers relatives a noticeable relief.

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Where can tree burials take place in Cologne?

There are tree burial sites in the city of Cologne in the following cemeteries:

  1. Ostfriedhof
  2. Nordfriedhof
  3. Steinneuerhof
  4. Leidenhausen
  5. Worringen

Cemeteries and Quiet Forests near Cologne

There is no FriedWald or Ruhforst directly in Cologne. The nearest locations are:

  • FriedWald locations: The nearest FriedWald locations are in Dormagen, Lohmer Heide, Bad Münstereifel, Hückeswagen and Merower Wald.
  • Ruheforst locations: Hümmel, Hagen, Bell am Laacher See and in Hildenbach.
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Tree burial process

During a tree burial, a tree is first selected to be the resting place. For the funeral, the mourning community gathers at the tree, where the urn is embedded in the ground. On request, a small ceremony can be arranged, which is usually held close to nature and without artificial decorations, in order to preserve the harmony of the forest. A plaque on the tree is a permanent reminder of the deceased person.

Package ANONYMOUS

The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.

€1,900
  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Cooling costs from pick up
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration and transfer to the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office and applying for a death certificate
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • Optional: Requesting missing documents in Germany (e.g., marriage certificate or divorce decree) for an additional charge of €50

Note: In the case of an anonymous burial, the grave is not marked with a name and the relatives are not allowed to attend the burial in most cases to ensure anonymity.

Package FIRE

Flexible and individual for a tree burial with everything you need.

€2,350
  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Cooling costs from pick up
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration, transfer and appointment coordination with the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office (death certificate) and applying for two death certificates
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • Selection of a decorative urn from our range of comfort urns - Click here for the urn selection
    (The cost of a decorative urn is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
  • Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available

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Our urn selection

Here you can find the urns that are included in our FIRE package.

Natural Material Urn White Tulips
inclusive
Natural Material Urn, Ivory Velvet, 'Alpine Meadow' Border
inclusive
Paper Urn Natural Nutmeg-Vanilla
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In case of an emergency, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our pick-up team is also available 24/7.

Information about the process and what to do in the event of an acute death can be found here.

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Costs for a tree burial in Cologne

In municipal cemeteries in Cologne, the costs are based on the fee statute of the respective cemetery. These may vary depending on the location and option chosen and can be found on Cemeteries websites. We would also be happy to make an enquiry for you.

The costs in Friedwälden are uniform nationwide and consist of the tree site (from 590€) and the burial fee (450€). Details can be found here: FriedWald costs.

The prices in resting forests vary depending on the location. Detailed information can be found on the respective websites of the rest forest.

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Benefits of a tree burial

Tree burial is often less expensive than traditional burial in a cemetery. Since nature takes care of the grave, there is no need to care for the grave. In addition, many people find being close to nature particularly valuable and in harmony with their lifestyle.

Our service for tree burials in Cologne

We will guide you through every step of a tree burial in Cologne. From picking up the deceased person, choosing the tree, to organising the funeral service, we are at your side. We also coordinate with FriedWald, Ruheforst or Municipal Cemeteries and take care of all formalities. Together, we will create a dignified farewell in nature.

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