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Currently, there are 22 crematoria operating in Finland. Cremation is becoming increasingly common and is the dominant burial method in Helsinki (over 80%). Since crematoria do not yet exist in every part of the country, the cremation rate for the entire country is around 53%.
Both burial and cremation are fully accepted practices in Finland, and cremation is increasingly used in urban areas where space is at a premium. Cremation is almost always preceded by a funeral and the same form of service is used.
To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:
The ashes of the deceased are usually buried in a cemetery in an urn or scattered in a memory garden. With the consent of the landowner or water body owner, ashes can also be buried or scattered in nature.
The urn must be buried within one year of the cremation date
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).
The price of cremation in Finland includes:
The total price for cremation and transport in the case of Finland is:
If you would like to use our services, please contact us at +48 608-135-247 to discuss details and prepare a complete cost estimate.
