Basically, the type of burial depends on the wishes of the deceased and may be determined by order. If no order is available, the next member (spouse, child ...) decides on the funeral method.
Earth burial (body burial)
The deceased is buried in a coffin in a burial ground in a burial ground (cemetery).
The earth burial requires no special declaration of intent.
Cremation
The deceased is cremated in a coffin in a crematorium. The ashes of the deceased are placed in an officially sealed urn capsule. The urn of the deceased is buried in a burial ground (cemetery).
A declaration of intent by the deceased or next of kin is necessary.
Burial at see
The deceased is cremated in a coffin in a crematorium. The ashes of the deceased are buried with a special sea urn in reverent manner in the East or North Sea or other seas.
A declaration of intent by the deceased or next of kin is necessary.
Tree funeral
The forest as a final resting place.
A natural burial at the roots of a tree in the wild.
For further information we are at your disposal.
Burial for star children
Funeral opportunities for star children in the mountain cemetery to Schleiz
Other funeral types
For individual funeral wishes and ideas we are at your disposal with help and advice.