gravsätts

Gravsättning is a Swedish term referring to the act of interring or placing a deceased person's remains in their final resting place. This can take several forms, including burial in a grave, placement in a niche (columbarium) for cremated ashes, or scattering of ashes in designated areas. The specific customs and regulations surrounding gravsättning are often governed by religious traditions, cultural practices, and municipal laws.

In Sweden, both traditional burial and cremation are common. For cremations, the ashes are typically collected by the funeral home and can then be interred in a grave, placed in a columbarium, or in some cases, scattered. There are specific legal guidelines regarding the scattering of ashes, often requiring permission and adherence to certain locations. The process of gravsättning is usually organized by a funeral director and involves a ceremony, which can be religious or secular, depending on the wishes of the deceased and their family. Families often choose a specific plot in a cemetery for burial or for the interment of an urn containing cremated remains. The gravsättning marks the formal conclusion of funeral arrangements and the beginning of remembrance.