Burial or Cremation

You may bury or cremate the deceased no earlier than 36 hours after his or her death, and no later than 6 business days after the death.

Burial or cremation after 6 business days

If a burial or cremation is to take place more than 6 business days after death, permission is required from the mayor of the municipality and from a doctor. You can, for example, request permission for religious reasons, or if family members from a distant country wish to attend the funeral.

Burial or cremation within 36 hours

If you wish to bury or cremate the deceased within 36 hours, you must obtain permission from:

• the public prosecutor
• the mayor of the municipality where the body is located

Contact the cemetery administrator at +31886549540