Bestattungswald: Regional providers, costs & procedure

Natural burial away from well-known providers

More and more people are opting for a natural burial in a Bestattungswald. In addition to the well-known providers nationwide FriedWald and RuheForst Is there a variety regional funeral forests, which offer individual benefits and often offer more flexible funeral design options. We provide comprehensive information about regional funeral forests in Germany, their special features and differences from major providers.

What is a funeral forest?

A funeral forest is a specially dedicated forest area in which urn burials take place under trees or in areas close to nature. The biodegradable urn is buried in the root area of a tree or in a meadow. This form of burial offers a peaceful and sustainable alternative to traditional cemeteries.

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Regional funeral forests: An alternative to FriedWald and RuheForst

While FriedWald and RuheForst operate nationally, many are regional funeral forests in municipal or private ownership and often offer more personal care. They differ, among other things, by:

More flexible design of funeral services and funeral procedures
Individual pricing, often cheaper than large providers
Local connection and shorter routes for relatives
More diverse natural landscapes and special places of rest

Differences between regional funeral forests, FriedWald and RuheForst

locations: Regional funeral forests are mostly locally limited and often in municipal or private hands, while FriedWald and RuheForst offer locations nationwide.
Pricing: Regional providers often have more flexible and sometimes cheaper prices, while FriedWald and RuheForst have a uniform pricing structure.
Individual design: Regional funeral forests usually offer more freedom during ceremonies, while FriedWald and RuheForst have standardized processes.
Supervision: Regional providers often offer more personal support from local forest authorities, while FriedWald and RuheForst are organized centrally.

Types of burial in the regional funeral forest

There are also various types of burial in regional funeral forests. Depending on the provider, the following options may exist:

1. Individual space at a community tree

Here, several people share a tree, but with individual grave sites. Costs often start at approx. 700-1,500 €, depending on the provider.

2. Family and Friends Tree

A tree can be reserved exclusively for a family or group of friends. This option often starts with approx. 2,500-5,000 €, depending on location and tree size.

3. Burial in a forest meadow or at natural monuments

Some funeral forests offer alternative locations such as glades, ponds or rocks for funerals. This shape is particularly close to nature.

The process of a burial in a regional funeral forest

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The burial process in regional funeral forests is usually similar and comprises the following steps:

Choosing the burial place: During your lifetime or after death.
incineration: Prerequisite, as only urn burials are allowed.
Ceremony and farewell: Options for individual design, depending on the provider.
Burial of the urn: Often accompanied by a forester or funeral forest employee.

Optional tagging: Name plates or natural markings are possible.

Benefits of burial in a regional funeral forest

Cost savings: Often cheaper than traditional cemetery graves.
Close to nature: No maintenance costs, grave care by nature.
More personalized care: Smaller providers are often more likely to accept individual requests.
Regional offer: Shorter routes for relatives, more often easily accessible.

Common questions about funeral forests

Is it possible to secure a place while still alive?

Yes, in most regional funeral forests there is a provision and seat reservation possible.

Is burial in the forest anonymous?

No, the burial will take place in a Burial register noted. A name plate is often optional.

Are non-biodegradable urns also allowed?

No, it will exclusively biodegradable urns used.

Are there funeral services in the funeral forest?

Yes, many vendors allow individual ceremonies with music, speeches, and rituals.