A final journey across the sea

Burial at sea

After cremation, the ashes are committed to the North Sea or Baltic Sea in a special biodegradable sea urn.

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Burial at sea is among the most popular nature-based funeral options in Germany.

AT A FIXED PRICE
From €1,900
All standard services included
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We immediately take care of everything necessary — day and night, every day.

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Take your time to get an overview — of the process, costs, and options.

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How it works

In Germany, sea burials generally take place in designated areas of the North Sea or Baltic Sea beyond the coastal zone. Arrangements in other seas may be possible. Inland waterways are generally excluded, apart from limited exceptions.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE

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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.

Burial at sea 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
Non-binding · free of charge · 24/7
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.

Burial at sea
From €1,900

An anonymous or accompanied sea burial is possible. The package includes guidance, transport, cremation and paperwork. Anonymous burial starts at €1,900; accompanied arrangements start at €2,350 plus any applicable additional charges.

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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Costs and considerations

Cremation, a water-soluble urn approved for sea burial and the necessary authorisation are required. Weather can affect sailing dates. The captain and funeral team coordinate the service and record the burial position.

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:

Here you can find all locations.

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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.