Cremation in Germany

In Germany, human ashes can be buried in an urn in a ground grave, placed in a columbarium, scattered in the Baltic Sea or North Sea (there must be an express will of the deceased). They can also be placed in a biodegradable urn under a tree, in its root system. There is also the possibility of burial in an anonymous grave, in the so-called cemetery meadow, where no one except the cemetery administration knows the exact resting place of individual people.

For our compatriots, Germany is a very frequently chosen direction of emigration. It is a country located just beyond our western border, therefore taking up work and frequent personal contacts with family in Poland are probably among the most important criteria for choosing this country. It is estimated that about two million Poles already live and work in Germany.

In connection with this situation, our company has extensive experience in transporting deceased persons from Germany, handling all necessary formalities, including documents from the office, translations or consular permits is also carried out efficiently and quickly. Thanks to the close distance of our company's headquarters from the German border, we are able to take the necessary steps very quickly, which will enable the family to say goodbye to their loved one with dignity.

Formal requirements for cremation in Germany

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 (public and confidential part, if a second medical examination before cremation is required in this state)
• Identity document of the deceased
• Copies of documents from Familienbuch or Civil Registry Office:
  • birth certificate
  • marriage certificate
  • death certificate of spouse
  • final divorce decree
• Death notification Sterbefallanzeige (can be obtained at the civil registry office and completed with the help of its employee)
• Sometimes also required: proof of citizenship if other than German, naturalization certificate, proof of name change.

Important!
All documents must be in German. If documents are in a foreign language, a sworn translation is required.

Cremation procedure in Germany

Crematoria in Germany very often allow the choice of cremation date so that immediate family can participate in this event in the so-called farewell room.

Before the body is cremated, the deceased's data is registered in the computer system and the deceased is assigned an identification number. This number is also placed in a capsule with the ashes on fire-resistant and heat-resistant firebrick. In this way, it is possible to clearly identify who it is at any time.

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 Germany

The price of cremation in Germany:

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

Important!

Please do not be misled by information that the total cost of cremation in Germany is higher than in Poland. In the case of transporting a body from Germany and cremation in Poland, additional costs are incurred:

• metal insert in the coffin and its subsequent disposal;
• uzyskanie Leichenpass (zezwolenie na przewiezienie zwłok);
• drugie, niezależne badanie lekarskie ciała (wymagane w kilku landach);

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.