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Forms of funerals

In Germany various forms of funerals exist but the most common ones are the earth funeral, the fire funeral and the funeral at sea. However, more modern forms of funerals, which are already long practised in other European countries, become more and more popular. To name just two examples – memorial diamonds and the forest funeral.

The legal background of funerals in Germany is determined by each of the own Free State laws of Germany. In effect this means that the regulations for funerals are decided on by each Free State and thus the laws vary in content.

For more detailed information about each of the forms of funerals we offer, please click on the links listed on the left side.


	Forms of funerals In Germany various forms of funerals exist but the most common ones are the earth funeral, the fire funeral and the funeral at sea. However, more modern forms of funerals, which are already long practised in other European countries, become more and more popular. To name just two examples – memorial diamonds and the forest funeral. The legal background of funerals in Germany is determined by each of the own Free State laws of Germany. In effect this means that the regulations for funerals are decided on by each Free State and thus the laws vary in content. For more detailed information about each of the forms of funerals we offer, please click on the links listed on the left side.