Coffin or urn? If you die in Germany, you will probably end up in a box in a public cemetery. Like it or not. The nation has some of the strictest funeral laws in western Europe. Now there’s a shake-up in two states. The new laws aim to modernize the country’s funeral culture, introducing more flexible options for families while still maintaining a high standard of respect and care for the deceased.
The changes are being implemented in two states, signaling a potential shift towards more personalized and environmentally conscious burial practices. This move is part of a broader trend in Germany to adapt traditional practices to contemporary values and sustainability concerns.