Applying for the right to use a grave site
Would you like to reserve a specific grave on the occasion of a death or for precautionary purposes? You can purchase a right of use for this.
Description
In the event of death or for precautionary purposes, you can acquire the right to use a gravesite. You will receive a certificate proving the right of use. You acquire the right of use for a certain period of time.
A funeral home can also obtain this right from the cemetery administration on your behalf.
There are usually different grave sites, such as row, urn or elective graves.
The period of use can be extended upon request if the cemetery statutes provide for this.
Online services
There is currently no online service available for this location.
Competent office
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Contact point
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Contact person
Unfortunately, no contact persons were found for District Wesermarsch (Lower Saxony). Please check the service description above for information on how to find the responsible contact person.
Forms
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Prerequisites
The requirements may differ from one municipality to another, please contact the relevant authority.
Basis for legal action
Municipal Cemetery Statutes
Legal remedy
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Procedure
You can apply for the purchase of a right to use a grave site at the competent municipality in which the cemetery is located:
- First, you submit your application and the required documents.
- If necessary, you will be asked to provide missing documents.
- The competent authority examines the conditions for the acquisition of the right to use the burial site.
If the right of use can be acquired, you will receive the notification and a certificate of award from the competent authority.
Notes (specifics)
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Unterstützende Institutionen
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Welche Dokumente resultieren aus dieser Leistung?
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Area of validity
Lower Saxony
Official approval
Officially approved by Text created in cooperation with the pilot municipality SG Heemsen.