Our Guide

Here you will find answers to all questions about topics such as funerals, graves, memorial services, and estate planning.

Grave planting in spring

Planting the grave in spring is a good opportunity to thoroughly refresh the gravesite....

Year-round grave planting

Year-round grave planting ensures that a gravesite looks neat and dignified at any time of year....

Grave planting for the fall

Autumn offers many opportunities for dignified grave planting with suitable plants, harmonious design and low-maintenance ideas....

Clean gravestone

Regular gravestone cleaning not only maintains the appearance, but also preserves the inscription and protects the material in the long term....

Legal succession

Who inherits if there is no will? The statutory order of succession regulates in detail which relatives inherit in which order and how the estate is divided....

Community of heirs

A community of heirs is automatically created when several people inherit together. What initially sounds like solidarity often leads to conflicts...

Grave dissolution

The decision to close a grave is often associated with many emotions. Relatives are faced with the challenge of making the right choice...

Deduct grave maintenance from tax

Many relatives are unaware that grave care costs are tax-deductible under certain conditions...

Funeral Mass

The funeral mass, also known as the requiem or funeral mass, is an important liturgical celebration in the Catholic Church....

Causes of death

There are a number of natural and unnatural causes of death. The most common causes of death include......

Funeral dress code

Every life is a guest performance on earth that comes to an end one day. When a loved one from the family circle, a close friend or......

Eulogy

The eulogy is an important part of a funeral ceremony. It expresses the grief over the loss of the deceased......

Death certificate

A death certificate is the official document in the event of death. It is issued at the request of a surviving relative......

Family grave

Several family members can be buried in family graves, which have a relatively large grave area. Family graves allow......

All Saints’ Day

Catholics have been celebrating All Saints' Day since the early days of Christianity. On this day, they commemorate all the saints and martyrs. The next day......