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Arranging a funeral
From the first conversation to the ceremony: we support the organisational steps of a funeral and explain which decisions lie ahead.
- Clarify the type of burial
- Prepare the ceremony
- Organise documents
Funerals · Transfers · Repatriations
Funerals and transfers, reliably
arranged.
We support families with funerals, transfers and repatriations across Bavaria, Germany and Europe.
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- Funeral arrangements
- Transfers in Germany & Europe
- Repatriation home
- Help with documents
- Multilingual coordination
Overview
Funeral arrangements, transfers and repatriation clearly coordinated.
After a death, relatives often have to make many decisions. This page gives an overview of the main services: arranging a funeral, transfers within Germany, international repatriation and general support with formalities.
Our services
The most important services at a glance.
Funerals, transfers and repatriation – clearly organised, with support for documents and coordination.
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Transfers within Germany
When a deceased person has to be brought from the place of death to the place of burial, documents, coordination and a dignified transport are what matter.
- Collection at the place of death
- Transport to the place of burial
- Coordination with facilities
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Repatriation abroad
Repatriation to another country involves additional formalities – documents, authorities, consulates and transport planning.
- International documents
- Consulates and authorities
- Transport coordination
First steps
What to do when someone dies?
The first steps depend on where the death occurred. What matters are the medical confirmation, the death certificate and contacting a funeral director.
Death at home
Notify a doctor or the on-call medical service and have the death certificate issued.
Death in hospital or care home
The facility takes the first steps and coordinates the handover with the relatives.
Prepare documents
An ID document, birth certificate, marriage certificate and any advance planning documents are helpful.
Contact a funeral director
Afterwards, collection, transfer, type of burial and formalities can be clarified.
Transfers
Transfers in Germany and Europe.
A transfer may be needed within Germany, from abroad to Germany or to another country. What matters are the right documents, clear coordination with authorities and a dignified transport.
- Transfer from the place of death
- Repatriation home
- International documents
- Coordination with authorities and consulates
Guide
Guide for relatives.
General information on frequently asked questions after a bereavement.
What to do in case of death.
When someone passes away, some steps need to be taken quickly but with care. This guide explains the most important points in calm order.
ReadImportant documents in case of death.
After a death, various papers are needed. This overview helps to gather the essentials. What is concretely required depends on the case.
ReadTypes of funeral.
There are different types of funeral. Which one is right is a personal decision – shaped by wishes, tradition and the path of life.
ReadUnderstanding funeral costs.
The costs of a funeral consist of several components. A concrete statement is only possible per case – but the main factors can be described in general.
ReadDeath abroad.
A death abroad raises particular questions. We guide you calmly through the first steps – in several languages.
ReadAdvance funeral planning.
With advance funeral planning you can determine during your lifetime how your funeral should be shaped. This provides clarity and relieves your relatives.
ReadNotify a doctor who confirms the death and issues the death certificate. You can then contact a funeral director – together we will clarify the next steps.
Usually an ID document, birth certificate and, where applicable, a marriage certificate or family register. Transfers require additional papers.
When the deceased is to be brought from the place of death to another place of burial – within Germany or abroad.
Besides the medical confirmation, documents such as the international death certificate and the transit permit are required. We coordinate the steps with authorities and consulates.
Common forms are burial, cremation with urn interment, and natural or sea burials. Availability also depends on the region.
On the type of burial, the scope of the ceremony, documents and, where applicable, the transfer distance. We discuss costs transparently in advance.
Contact
Send an enquiry or contact us by phone.
Briefly describe your request. We will get back to you to discuss the next steps.