Bestattungen - Genehmigung zur Durchführung

Here you will find information on burial and forms of burial.

The deceased must be buried in accordance with Section 17 (1) of the Thuringian Burial Act (ThürBestG). Burial in the ground or cremation with subsequent burial of the ashes are possible (§ 19 Para. 1 ThürBestG).

In principle, burial in a cemetery is compulsory (§ 23 ThürBestG). An urn containing the ashes can also be buried from a ship on the high seas. Burial and interment may take place in the cemetery of the home municipality or in a cemetery of the deceased's choice, if the cemetery's owner permits this.

Before burial or the burial of urns, a death certificate issued by the registry office of the place of death must be submitted to the cemetery. Express permission to carry out a burial is not required.

Death certificate

The fees for burial or the respective urn burial can be obtained from the respective cemetery or funeral service provider (e.g. burial on the high seas).

In the case of cremation, there are additional fees for the second post-mortem examination and cremation in the crematorium.

As a rule, a burial may take place no earlier than two days after the death. Burial or cremation should take place within ten days of the death. Urns must be interred within 6 months.

• Burial procedure
• Burial or cremation with subsequent burial of the ashes are possible.
• An urn containing the ashes can also be buried from a ship on the high seas.
• Burial and interment can take place in the cemetery of the home municipality or in a cemetery of the deceased's choice, if the cemetery's owner allows it.
• Before burial or the burial of urns, a death certificate issued by the registry office of the place of death must be submitted to the cemetery.
• Contact points: Funeral home or relevant municipality.

For information on the various types of burial or a transfer to a specific cemetery, please contact the funeral home of your choice or the relevant municipality.