Alternative forms of burial when ash dispersal is not possible
If ash scattering is out of the question, there are alternative types of burial that enable a natural and individual memory:
- Burial at sea: The urn is buried on the high seas, often with a ceremony.
- Forest burial: The ashes are buried at the roots of a tree in Friedwald.
- diamond burial: Some of the ashes are pressed into a memorial diamond.
- Alpine meadow burial (Switzerland): The ashes are scattered in the mountains.
- air burial: The ashes from an airplane are scattered in nature (possible in France or the Netherlands, for example).
Ash dispersal process — What must be considered?
If legal ash distribution is to take place in Germany or abroad, a few steps are necessary:
- Deposit a funeral order: The deceased person should record his wish to scatter ash during his lifetime.
- Obtain approvals: In Germany, only possible on designated areas. Country regulations must be observed abroad.
- Hire an undertaker:As an experienced funeral home, we take care of the organization.
- Carry out ash dispersal: Depending on the country and type of burial, the distribution is carried out with a ceremony or quietly in a small circle.
In Germany, the scattering of ashes is only allowed under certain conditions in individual federal states. If you want a free spread of ash, you often have to switch abroad. Alternatively, there are forms of burial close to nature, such as sea burial or forest burial.
Memovida is there to advise you and help you plan and carry out a funeral according to your wishes. Please contact us for individual advice.
