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Anonymous Burial
A Dignified and Discreet Farewell

Anonymous burial: A dignified and discreet farewell

An anonymous burial allows you to say goodbye without a name or personal identification at the gravesite. It is an ideal choice for a private farewell without a fixed physical location.

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In large cities and in the eastern regions, approximately one-third of all burials today are anonymous.

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from €1,900
All standard services included
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Anonymous or partially anonymous?

In addition to fully anonymous burials, there is also the partially anonymous—or semi-anonymous—option.

With a fully anonymous burial, no name is displayed, and relatives are typically not present at the interment. This ensures complete anonymity.

With a partially anonymous burial, the names of the deceased are displayed on a shared plaque or stele, and relatives are often permitted to attend the interment. This provides a simple place of remembrance without the need for ongoing grave maintenance.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE

So läuft eine Anonymous Burial ab

You don't have to go through anything alone. We'll walk every step with you — with empathy and without pressure.

1

Contact & Power of Attorney

You call us or inquire online – we'll calmly discuss everything and answer your questions. With a simple funeral power of attorney, we'll take care of every organizational step for you from that point on.

2

Collection of the deceased

We collect the deceased person around the clock – from their home, a hospital, nursing home, or hospice. Subsequently, our experienced regional partners ensure a dignified transfer to a local crematorium.

3

Reporting the death & applying for certificates

We report the death to the registry office and apply for the death certificates on your behalf. We will inform you in advance which documents we require from you, depending on the marital status.

4

Cremation at the crematorium

Once approved, we coordinate the cremation and handle all necessary paperwork. Afterwards, we transfer the urn to your chosen location – be it a cemetery, a burial forest, or a port for a sea burial.

5

Interment at your preferred location

Depending on the type of funeral, we organize the interment locally or in the surrounding area. Upon request, we can also plan the farewell ceremony – personalized and tailored to your wishes.

6

Deregistration & survivor benefits

Using the death certificates, we manage the deregistration with health and pension insurance. For married individuals, we also apply for the survivor's pension for the surviving partner.

Anonymous Burial zum Festpreis
from €1,900
Excluding costs for the place of interment
All standard services included
No hidden costs
Installment payments for up to 36 months
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TRANSPARENT FIXED PRICES

You know exactly what it will cost beforehand

All regular services are included in the package price. Only the costs for the burial site are extra — these depend on the region and cemetery.

Anonymous Burial
from €1,900

The simple and cost-effective burial without an accompanied ceremony – all-inclusive: consultation, nationwide transport, cremation coffin, crematorium, urn storage and the administrative procedures at the registry office. The grave remains unmarked, and relatives are not present to maintain anonymity.

Regional additions

You pay these costs directly to the cemetery or crematorium — we list them transparently.

Grave plot / Urn grave
Cemetery fees
Optional funeral service & speaker
Floral arrangements & Funeral stationery
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Reasons for an anonymous burial

People choose this form of farewell for a variety of reasons. Common motivations include:

  • The desire to spare relatives the burden of grave maintenance.
  • The personal wish for a quiet, private farewell.
  • A cost-conscious decision, as there are no expenses for grave design or upkeep.
  • A situation where there are no surviving close relatives.

It is important to make this decision carefully and, if possible, in consultation with relatives, as this form of burial does not provide a fixed place for mourning.

You can always reach us

In an emergency, we are available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our collection team is also available around the clock.

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

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Our locations

In an emergency, we are available by phone for you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We offer our funeral services nationwide, with our headquarters in Berlin:

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Questions & answers

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You can create a free offer here or simply give us a call. In any case, we will provide you with a non-binding consultation, discuss any questions you may have and how you would like your funeral to proceed.