The process of a burial

The Burial Usually Begins with a Funeral Service In most cases, the ceremony takes place in a cemetery chapel or church. It can be enriched by music, personal speeches and symbolic acts, such as the laying of flowers or the blessing. The organization of this celebration can vary greatly depending on the faith, tradition or personal wishes of the deceased person and their relatives. It doesn't have to be quiet and grey anymore, but should suit you and the deceased person. We are happy to support you here with ideas.

After the funeral service, the coffin is accompanied to the grave by the mourning community. This is where the actual burial takes place, during which the coffin is lowered into the ground. A final greeting is often said at this point, a prayer is recited or a poem is recited. Many relatives find the farewell ritual of throwing the earth — in which soil or flowers are sprinkled on the coffin — as particularly connecting and comforting. After the Burial, the Survivors Are Left with a Grave, Which They Can Visit as a Place of Remembrance and Reflection.

Burial costs

The costs of a burial vary widely and depend on several factors. They are usually made up of the following components:

Funeral expenses: These are the costs incurred by the funeral home. This includes the Coffin, Hygienic Care and Laying Out for the Deceased Person as Well as the Organization and Execution of the Funeral Service. The costs vary depending on the scope of services and are typically between 2,500 and 4,500 euros.
Cemetery fees: These depend on the respective cemetery and the location of the grave. In Aachen, there are municipal and church cemeteries with different fee schedules. For a single grave site, the costs vary between 1,000 and 3,500 euros, depending on the desired duration (usually 20 to 30 years) and the size of the grave.‍
additional costs: These include floral decorations, the design of the tombstone, including inscription, and long-term grave maintenance. Simple tombstones start at around 1,000 euros, more complex designs can cost several thousand euros.

Our costs for burials:

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: Beantragung fehlender Dokumente in Deutschland (z. B. Eheurkunde oder Scheidungsurteil) für einen Aufpreis von 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.

040 60945437

Package FIRE

Flexible and individual for cremation 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

040 60945437

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: Beantragung fehlender Dokumente in Deutschland (z. B. Eheurkunde oder Scheidungsurteil) für einen Aufpreis von 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.

040 60945437

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

040 60945437

parcel TREE

Sustainable tree burial, including burial site, urn and tree sponsorship.

3,850€

Individual advice via telephone or on site
Transfer from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
Care for the deceased person (s), 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)
Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available
Urnfold paper urn
‍(The cost of a decorative urn is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)
Base tree square and burial in the WaldRuh Dietramszell
Sponsorship for 10 trees in the Zukunftsbaum Bayern project

040 60945437

parcel 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: Beantragung fehlender Dokumente in Deutschland (z. B. Eheurkunde oder Scheidungsurteil) für einen Aufpreis von 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.

040 60945437

parcel FIRE

Flexible and individual for a funeral at sea 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

040 60945437

parcel EARTH

A burial with everything you need for it. The coffin is also already included in the package price.

2.900€

Individual advice via telephone or on site
Transfer from the place of death and to the place of burial within Germany
Care for the deceased person (s), including clothing and embedding
Select a coffin from our range of coffins - Click here for a selection of coffins
‍(The cost of a coffin for burials is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
Storage/cooling until burial
Registration, transfer and appointment coordination with the place of burial
Reporting the death to the registry office (death certificate) and applying for three 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)
Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available

040 60945437

parcel 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: Beantragung fehlender Dokumente in Deutschland (z. B. Eheurkunde oder Scheidungsurteil) für einen Aufpreis von 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.

040 60945437

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