Burials in Cologne: A dignified farewell

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A burial is a traditional and deep-rooted form of farewell that brings comfort to many people. For relatives, choosing a grave offers a place of remembrance where they can feel close to the deceased person. Cologne offers various options for a dignified burial — whether in a historic cemetery or in a natural environment.

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The process of a burial in Cologne

The burial usually begins with a funeral service. In most cases, the ceremony takes place in a cemetery chapel or church. It can be enriched by music, personal speeches and symbolic acts, such as the laying of flowers or the blessing. The organization of this celebration can vary greatly depending on the faith, tradition or personal wishes of the deceased person and their relatives. It doesn't have to be quiet and grey anymore, but should suit you and the deceased person. We are happy to support you here with ideas.

After the funeral service, the coffin is accompanied to the grave by the mourning community. The actual burial takes place there, during which the coffin is lowered into the ground. A final greeting is often said at this point, a prayer is recited or a poem is recited. Many relatives find the farewell ritual of throwing the earth — in which soil or flowers are sprinkled on the coffin — as particularly connecting and comforting. After the burial, the survivors are left with a grave, which they can visit as a place of remembrance and reflection.

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Costs of a burial in Cologne

The costs of a burial vary widely and depend on several factors. They are usually made up of the following components:

  • Funeral expenses: These are the costs incurred by the funeral home. This includes the coffin, hygienic care and laying out of the deceased person as well as the organization and execution of the funeral service. The costs vary depending on the scope of services and are typically between 2,500 and 4,500 euros in Cologne.
  • Cemetery fees: These depend on the respective cemetery and the location of the grave. Cologne has municipal and church cemeteries with different fee schedules. For a single grave site, the costs vary between 1,000 and 3,500 euros, depending on the desired duration (usually 20 to 30 years) and the size of the grave.
  • additional costs: These include floral decorations, the design of the tombstone, including inscription, and long-term grave maintenance. Simple tombstones start at around 1,000 euros, more complex designs can cost several thousand euros.

Our prices for burial sites in Cologne:

Paket ANONYM

Die ideale Wahl für eine schlichte und kostengünstige Bestattungsform ohne begleitete Beisetzung.

1.700 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration and transfer to the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office and applying for a death certificate
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Hinweis: Bei einer anonymen Bestattung hat das Grab keine Kennzeichnung mit Namen und die Angehörigen dürfen bei der Beisetzung in den meisten Fällen nicht dabei sein, um die Anonymität sicherzustellen.

Paket FEUER

Flexibel und individuell für eine Feuerbestattung mit allem was Sie dafür benötigen.

2.150 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration, transfer and appointment coordination with the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office (death certificate) and applying for two death certificates
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available
  • Selection of a decorative urn from our range of comfort urns - Click here for the urn selection
    (The cost of a decorative urn is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Paket ANONYM

Die ideale Wahl für eine schlichte und kostengünstige Bestattungsform ohne begleitete Beisetzung.

1.700 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration and transfer to the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office and applying for a death certificate
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Hinweis: Bei einer anonymen Bestattung hat das Grab keine Kennzeichnung mit Namen und die Angehörigen dürfen bei der Beisetzung in den meisten Fällen nicht dabei sein, um die Anonymität sicherzustellen.

Paket FEUER

Flexibel und individuell für eine Baumbestattung mit allem was Sie dafür benötigen.

2.150 €

  • Individuelle Beratung via Telefon oder vor Ort
  • Überführung vom Sterbeort, zum Krematorium und zum Bestattungsort innerhalb Deutschlands
  • Versorgung des/der Verstorbenen, inkl. Einkleidung und Einbettung
  • Schlichter Sarg für die Einäscherung inkl. Ausstattung
    (Die Kosten für einen Kremationssarg sind bei anderen Bestattungsunternehmen teilweise nicht im Preis enthalten)
  • Kosten für das Krematorium sowie für die zweite Leichenschau
    (Die Kosten für das Krematorium sind bei anderen Bestattungsunternehmen oft nicht im Preis enthalten. Eine zweite Leichenschau vor der Kremierung ist in Deutschland vorgeschrieben.)
  • Verwahrung der Urne bis zur Beisetzung
  • Anmeldung, Überführung und Terminkoordination mit dem Beisetzungsort
  • Meldung des Sterbefalls beim Standesamt (Sterbefallanzeige) sowie Beantragung von zwei Sterbeurkunden
  • Abmeldungen bei der Krankenkasse und der Rente, ggf. Beantragung der 3-monatigen Übergangsrente (Witwen-/ Witwerrente auch Sterbevierteljahr genannt)
  • Beantragung von benötigten Dokumenten (z.B. Eheurkunde oder Scheidungsurteil) falls nicht vorhanden
  • Auswahl einer Schmuckurne aus unserem Sortiment an Komfort-Urnen - hier geht's zur Urnenauswahl
    (Die Kosten einer Schmuckurne sind bei anderen Bestattungsunternehmen oft nicht im Preis enthalten)

Paket ANONYM

Die ideale Wahl für eine schlichte und kostengünstige Bestattungsform ohne begleitete Beisetzung.

1.700 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration and transfer to the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office and applying for a death certificate
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Hinweis: Bei einer anonymen Bestattung hat das Grab keine Kennzeichnung mit Namen und die Angehörigen dürfen bei der Beisetzung in den meisten Fällen nicht dabei sein, um die Anonymität sicherzustellen.

Paket FEUER

Flexibel und individuell für eine Seebestattung mit allem was Sie dafür benötigen.

2.150 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death, to the crematorium and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Simple cremation coffin including equipment
    (The costs of a cremation coffin are sometimes not included in the price of other funeral homes)
  • Costs for the crematorium and for the second morgue
    (The cost of the crematorium is often not included in the price of other funeral homes. A second morgue before cremation is mandatory in Germany.)
  • Custody of the urn until burial
  • Registration, transfer and appointment coordination with the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office (death certificate) and applying for two death certificates
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available
  • Selection of a decorative urn from our range of comfort urns - Click here for the urn selection
    (The cost of a decorative urn is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Paket ERDE

Komfort

Eine Erdbestattung mit allen was Sie dafür benötigen. Auch der Sarg ist bereits im Paketpreis enthalten.

2.700 €

  • Individual advice via telephone or on site
  • Transportation from the place of death and to the place of burial within Germany
  • Care for the deceased person, including clothing and embedding
  • Select a coffin from our range of coffins - Click here for a selection of coffins
    (The cost of a coffin for burials is often not included in the price at other funeral homes)
  • Storage/cooling until burial
  • Registration, transfer and appointment coordination with the place of burial
  • Reporting the death to the registry office (death certificate) and applying for three death certificates
  • Cancellations from health insurance and pension, if applicable, application for the 3-month transitional pension (widow/widower's pension also known as death quarter year)
  • Application for required documents (e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree) if not available
  • One year access to the grievy digital grievy app (Link to grievy)

Paket ERDE

Premium

Eine Erdbestattung mit allen was Sie dafür benötigen. Auch der Sarg ist bereits im Paketpreis enthalten.

3.600 €

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Cemeteries in Cologne for burials

Cologne has numerous cemeteries that are suitable for burials. Here are a few of the most well-known:

  • Melatenfriedhof: A traditional cemetery in the heart of Cologne, which offers both historic burial sites and modern grave fields.
  • Südfriedhof: This extensive cemetery offers a peaceful environment with a variety of burial types, including natural burials.
  • Nordfriedhof: A spacious cemetery in the north of the city with classic grave fields and a park-like atmosphere.
  • Dünnwald cemetery: Particularly suitable for people who want a natural and harmonious environment for their final resting place.

If you want to find a cemetery near you, we have here An overview has been put together for you.

We design the right farewell for you

We understand that every funeral is individual and will help you create a dignified and personal burial. From choosing the cemetery to the ceremony, we will provide you with advice, action and ideas to make it possible for you to say goodbye that suits you and your loved ones.