The loss of a loved one is an exceptional emotional situation. It is therefore all the more important to arrange the farewell in peace, individually and according to your own ideas.
In this article, you'll learn:
By the end of this article, you'll know how to tailor the ceremony to suit your needs. If you have any further questions, our team from Memovida Feel free to continue in person at any time. Give us a call and let us make a dignified farewell together.
The first steps after a death are often difficult. However, there are a few things that need to be done right away.
| stride | description |
|---|---|
| Call a doctor | If someone dies at home, a doctor must determine the death and issue the death certificate. |
| Contact undertaker | After receiving the death certificate, hire a funeral home such as Memovida. |
| Have important documents ready | Provide an identity card, birth/marriage certificate and other documents. |
| Arrange a personal meeting | Consultation at home or with us to sort out everything about the funeral. |
Together, we will discuss which type of funeral you would like and which form of funeral service is suitable — classic burial, cremation, Forest burial, Burial at sea or free burial.
You can request a non-binding offer directly to discuss your ideas and costs.
You can make yourself a free offer here or simply give us a call. In any case, we will provide you with a non-binding consultation, discuss any questions you may have and how you would like your funeral to proceed.
As soon as the decision on a type of burial has been made, we provide dignified and hygienic care for the deceased. On request, a open laying so that relatives can say their goodbyes in person once again.
The course of the funeral service varies, depending on whether it is a catholic, Lutheran, free or ecclesiastical Funeral acts.
The funeral service is followed by burial. In the case of a classical burial The coffin is lowered into the opened grave. Relatives may throw soil, flowers, or petals at the coffin. At the urn burial The urn is ceremonially placed in the grave or in an urn field.
| Burial type | Typical processes |
|---|---|
| burial | The coffin is lowered directly into the ground, relatives can put flowers/soil in the grave |
| cremation | Cremation in a crematorium, burial of the urn in an electoral or row grave (or even natural burial, sea burial, etc.) |
| Tree burial | Urn is buried at the roots of a tree, biodegradable material required |
| Burial at sea | Urn is sunk in the sea, water-soluble material, often with or without accompaniment |
For assistance in organizing your funeral — whether it's a burial, sea, tree burial or cremation — call us 24/7 and we'll take care of everything.
In case of an emergency, we are available by telephone 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We offer our funeral services throughout Germany, with locations in the following cities:
After closing the grave, relatives often line up to receive messages of condolence. A silent hug or handshake often says more than a few words. If family members are unable to receive condolence, please respect this.
A subsequent get-together helps many mourners and survivors cope with the loss. In a relaxed atmosphere, people talk about shared experiences, look at photos and share memories. This can take place in a restaurant, cafe, or at home.
If you have any questions about the morgue process and organization, Give us a call. At Memovida, we are here to advise you and show you suitable options in your area.
Die expenses For a funeral, there are different posts. An overview:
| cost factor | examples |
|---|---|
| Undertaker's services | coffin/urn, transfer, preparation, organization, funeral service |
| external costs (cemetery, fees) | cemetery fees, funeral hall, grave use |
| individual design | floral decoration, funeral cards, music, funeral orator, special decoration |
tip: The amount of the total costs varies depending on the type of funeral, location and individual wishes.
Ask Memovida for a non-binding offer — this gives you a transparent overview of possible costs. We value clarity and provide you with honest and understanding advice.
As a rule, the priest or the mourner, then the immediate family, followed by the remaining mourners.
Relatives take care of formalities (doctor, death certificate, funeral director), planning funeral services and burial, obituaries, etc. As a guest, you pay your respects to the deceased in appropriate clothing, express your sympathy and say goodbye in silence.
Both forms include a devotion or mass with prayers, readings and sermons. The basic structure is similar, but there are liturgical differences. Protestant funeral services are often a bit freer in their design, while Catholic ceremonies are more ritualized.
Instead of liturgical elements, you determine the content yourself: freelance speakers, favorite music, symbolic rituals. That gives plenty of room for individuality.
