Bestattung
Bestattung is a German-language term referring to the disposition of a deceased person and the associated funeral rites. It covers the preparation of the body, the ceremonial elements, and the final resting place, as well as the legal and logistical arrangements that accompany death.
Common forms are Erdbestattung, burial in a grave within a cemetery; and Feuerbestattung, cremation, with the
A funeral director (Bestatter) usually coordinates these arrangements, including transport of the body, body preparation, required
Religious and secular practices coexist in German-speaking countries. Christian rites are common in many communities, while
Costs vary with the chosen form and services, and may include transport, a coffin or urn, the