Cremation is a contemporary and increasingly popular form of burial, which enables a dignified farewell. For relatives, the urn provides a permanent place of remembrance — whether in a classic urn grave, in a columbarium or during a natural burial, e.g. under a tree. In Munich, there are numerous ways to design a cremation individually and sensitively.
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We know that every funeral is unique and we are here to help you with empathy. From choosing the urn to planning the funeral service, we will assist you in organising a dignified and individual cremation in Munich. Our goal is to arrange your farewell in the way that best suits you and your loved ones.
Cremation usually begins with a funeral service, which takes place either before cremation with the coffin or after cremation with the urn. This ceremony can be held in a cemetery chapel, a church, or a personally selected event space. Music, personal speeches or symbolic rituals such as laying down flowers or lighting candles give the celebration a special dignity.
In Germany, cremation always takes place in a coffin, even if the funeral service is only planned after cremation. Cremation takes place under strict legal requirements and the highest standards. After cremation, the ashes are kept in an urn, which is later buried in an urn grave, a columbarium or in a natural area. The burial of the urn can also be accompanied by a farewell ceremony, during which poems, prayers or personal words are uttered.
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The costs of cremation in Munich consist of several components:
(excl. cemetery fees)
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
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.
Flexible and individual for cremation with everything you need.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
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.
Flexible and individual for a tree burial with everything you need.
Sustainable tree burial, including burial site, urn and tree sponsorship.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
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.
Flexible and individual for a funeral at sea with everything you need.
A burial with everything you need for it. The coffin is also already included in the package price.
The ideal choice for a simple and cost-effective form of burial without accompanied burial.
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.
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Information about the process and what to do in the event of an acute death can be found here.
Munich offers a variety of cemeteries and facilities that are suitable for cremations. Here are a few of the most well-known:
If you're looking for a cemetery near you, we have here put together a list for you. Also information about Tree burials and Sea burials We have put together a list for you near Munich.
We know that every funeral is unique and we are here to help you with empathy. From choosing the urn to planning the funeral service, we will assist you in organising a dignified and individual cremation in Munich. Our goal is to arrange your farewell in the way that best suits you and your loved ones.
In Germany, the so-called cemetery obligation applies, which means that the urn must be buried in an official cemetery or in an approved natural environment. Scattering of ash on private property or in nature is not permitted in Bavaria. A waiting period of at least 48 hours must be observed before cremation. In addition, a second morgue is being carried out in Bavaria to clearly confirm the cause of death.
The order of persons entitled to burial is regulated by law. The spouse or partner comes first, followed by the adult children, parents and other close relatives. If none of these people exist or can be found, the public order office can arrange for the burial.
The following documents are required for a cremation in Munich:
In the case of anonymous cremation, the urn is buried in a specially designated area of a cemetery, without individual identification of the grave site. In Munich, various cemeteries offer this form of burial, including the Waldfriedhof and the Ostfriedhof.
The urn can be buried under a tree in a funeral forest. There are opportunities for natural burial in the Munich area, including private funeral forests, which offer a dignified alternative to the classic cemetery.
Burial at sea requires cremation. There are providers of sea burials on the Baltic and North Seas who bury an urn containing a water-soluble substance at sea. A written declaration of intent from the deceased or immediate relatives is a prerequisite.
A columbarium is a special system for burial of urns in wall niches. There are several columbaries in Munich, including the one at the Ostfriedhof and the modern columbarium at the Westfriedhof. Some cemeteries also offer innovative forms of memorial such as urn walls or memorial stones.
In Bavaria, the free dispersion of ashes is not allowed. An alternative may be a burial in a cemetery forest or a sea burial. In other federal states or abroad, there are ways of spreading ash under certain conditions.
Cremations cause CO2 emissions through the incineration process, but there are more environmentally friendly variants, such as the use of ecological coffin materials or climate-neutral cremation. Choosing a natural burial site, such as a funeral forest, can further reduce environmental impact. In addition, grave maintenance and chemical headstone cleaning are often omitted, which is a more sustainable option.
Munich offers various types of burial sites for urn burials:
There are various design options for urn burial sites. The selection of tombstones and individual inscriptions ranges from classic to modern. Simple grave slabs or memorial stones are more common, particularly in areas close to nature. Maintenance-free graves offer a solution-oriented alternative for relatives.
Cemeteries in Munich offer a variety of options for urn burials. Grave maintenance can be carried out by the cemetery administration or external service providers. Alternatively, many opt for maintenance-free grave sites or natural forms of burial that require little or no grave care.
