What makes a funeral in Freiburg special?
Freiburg im Breisgau is not only known for its historic old town and proximity to the Black Forest, but also for a diverse funeral culture. The city offers numerous cemeteries with various burial options. In addition to classic burial and cremation, there are also natural alternatives here, such as tree burial (FriedWald, RuheForst, or regional providers) as well as the option of Burial at sea via a provider on the North or Baltic Sea.
Due to the limited space in urban areas, alternative forms of burial are particularly in demand. However, cemeteries in Freiburg offer various types of burial, from row graves to anonymous burials. Memovida will accompany you individually and regardless of the type of funeral you choose, to enable you to say goodbye that meets your wishes.
Find out more about the different types of burial: Burial in Freiburg, cremation in Freiburg, tree burial in Freiburg, sea burial in Freiburg.
Funeral expenses in Freiburg: An overview
At Memovida in Freiburg, the costs for a simple cremation start at around 1,700€. This price includes our services as a funeral home. A traditional burial is usually more expensive because it involves more effort. In addition to these costs, there are cemetery fees, which usually start at around 800€, as well as expenses for grave use, funeral services or individual requests, which influence the total price. With our transparent fixed prices, you have clarity about the costs involved right from the start.
Detailed information on costs can be found on our page on Funeral expenses and prices.
The specific process of a funeral in Freiburg
Bereavement raises many questions. We will guide you step by step through the entire process so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
- First contact and advice: We are available 24/7 and will discuss the first steps with you.
- Transfer of the deceased: In consultation with you, the transfer to refrigeration or directly to the crematorium will take place.
- Completion of formalities: We take care of the death certificate and necessary permits.
- Funeral planning: You decide in peace and quiet about the cemetery, type of grave and possible funeral service.
- Carrying out the funeral: We coordinate the process and support you during the funeral.
For a burial in Freiburg, among other things, the death certificate, the deceased's identity card and, if applicable, a declaration of intent on the type of burial are available. We will assist you with all formalities.
Funeral provision in Freiburg
Funeral provision allows you to determine how your own funeral should be arranged while you are still alive. This relieves your loved ones and ensures that your wishes are respected.
The following retirement options are available to you:
- escrow account: The costs are stored securely and are earmarked.
- death benefit insurance: An insurance solution for financial security.
- Payment in installments: Flexible payment solutions for predictive planning.
With Memovida, you can personalize your funeral plan and determine all details in advance. More about the Funeral provision in Freiburg.
Cemeteries & Burial Sites in Freiburg
Freiburg has several cemeteries with various types of burial, including classic earth graves, urn graves and anonymous burials. There are also opportunities for natural burials in funeral forests in the surrounding area.
When choosing the appropriate burial location, the following aspects should be considered:
- Location and accessibility: Proximity to relatives for later visits.
- Type of grave and maintenance: From maintenance-free community graves to individually designed resting places.
- Alternative burial sites: Funeral forests and sea burials as near-natural options.
Call us around the clock — we will take care of the complete organization of your individual funeral.
