Cremation in Denmark

In Denmark, redirecting heat from cremation ovens to local heating networks is becoming an increasingly popular solution. Even the Church has agreed to such use of energy from cremation. The Danish Ethics Council issued a statement in 2006 that directing heat from the crematorium to local networks does not violate the human body or involve undignified treatment of corpses.

Formal requirements for cremation in Denmark

To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:

• Declaration of will from the deceased or their relatives
• Death certificate
• Information about implants possessed by the deceased
• Application informing about the intention to scatter ashes in a place permitted by law (if such is the will of the deceased or their family)

Cremation procedure in Denmark

Anyone who has reached the age of 15 can decide for themselves whether they want to be cremated or buried.

According to Danish law, scattering of ashes is allowed in the sea, large fjords or bays. It is forbidden to scatter ash over a lake.

In Denmark, it is possible to divide ashes into two urns. However, an appropriate application with justification must be submitted to the Diocesan Authority.

The cremation process takes an average of 1.5 - 2 hours. The time depends on the weight of the deceased and the material the coffin is made of (wooden, ecological).

Price of cremation in Denmark

The price of cremation in Denmark includes:

The total price for cremation and transport in the case of Denmark is:

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