Urn burial
Tree burial
Sea & burial at sea
Diamond & Crystal
A comparison of types of funeral
The choice of funeral type determines the venue, the order of events and the options available for organising the farewell. Here is an overview of the key differences – for families in Hanover and the surrounding area.
Cremation
The body is cremated and the ashes are placed in an urn. This allows for flexibility in the choice of final resting place – in a cemetery, a columbarium, in a woodland or at sea.
Burial in the Ground
The traditional coffin burial in an in-ground grave. In Germany, this is subject to a statutory 8-day deadline following death, as set out in the relevant state funeral law.
Urn burial
The interment of ashes following cremation, usually in a traditional urn grave in a cemetery – as distinct from tree, lake or columbarium burials, which are separate forms of interment.
Tree burial
The urn is buried at the roots of a tree, usually in a designated memorial woodland – a nature-friendly alternative to a traditional cemetery grave, usually without an individual headstone.
Burial at sea and burial at sea
The urn is buried at sea; in Germany, this can only be done using a water-soluble sea urn that has been specifically approved for this purpose, and usually as part of an accompanied voyage.
Diamond & Crystal
Some of the ashes are turned into a keepsake that relatives can keep – a complement to, rather than a substitute for, the actual burial of the remaining ashes.
FUNERAL
In colloquial language, it is often used as a synonym for a burial; in a broader sense, it also serves as an umbrella term for the entire funeral service. More about the funeral service.
Not sure which type of funeral is right for you? We can offer you personalised advice at our branches in Hanover, Sarstedt and Seelze – Please get in touch with us.
LESCH Bestattungshaus
Your undertaker in Hanover, Sarstedt and Seelze
As a modern funeral home, we place great importance on ensuring that you and your loved ones receive the best possible care during your time of bereavement. That is why we provide you with a dedicated point of contact who is always there for you. We pay close attention to every detail and do everything we can to genuinely help you through your grief. Come and visit us at one of our seven branches in Hanover, Sarstedt or Seelze and take a look, for example, at our special range of urns. We’ll be happy to German, English, Polish at any time and Russian. Give us a call, we are also available in the event of a bereavement. Available for you 24 hours a day.
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A fixed contact person:
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Special range of urns:
Our urns are handmade in Italy and are something very special. "Handcrafted with love in Italy" -
All-round carefree package:
We really do take care of everything that is necessary and desired to help you process your grief.