Organisation of Funeral Services
Friedenstor — your reliable partner in the most difficult hour
Losing a loved one is a profound emotional experience. At the same time, it places an enormous organisational burden on family members — one that is often impossible to manage alone. It is completely natural that, in such circumstances, arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming. Many bereaved families are also simply unfamiliar with the required formalities: what needs to be done, in what order, which documents are needed, and where to obtain them.
Friedenstor is ready to take this weight off your shoulders. Our specialists will provide professional and dependable support throughout. For your convenience, you will have a single point of contact — a dedicated personal manager who will coordinate every aspect of the funeral arrangements.
We accompany you through this difficult time with a full sense of responsibility. Taking cultural and religious considerations into account, we will advise you competently on all matters. Without rush or unnecessary stress, we will explain every required step and document — and, where needed, handle all formalities on your behalf, reliably and on time.
Key stages of funeral organisation
- burial within Germany and abroad
- choosing the type of burial
- calculating and financing funeral costs
- funeral notices: design, printing and sending of obituaries, condolence cards, thank-you letters, and social media posts
- funeral floristry
- organisation of the wake and other ceremonies
- handling all formalities with authorities and insurance companies before and after the funeral
- selection and installation of the headstone
- grave maintenance
- clearance of the home and management of the deceased's personal belongings
If you need assistance with steps not listed above, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will find a solution for any situation.
Available 24/7
Our specialists provide consultations in German, English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Hebrew. At every stage — from the first consultation to the completion of all formalities — your personal manager at Friedenstor is available around the clock, seven days a week. We are guided above all by your personal wishes and always take your specific situation into account.