Burial or cremation

Your funeral director requests permission from the municipality and also files a death notification. You do not have to do this yourself. Even if you want to bury or cremate the deceased earlier or request a postponement, your funeral director will arrange this for you.

You may not bury or cremate the deceased until at least 36 hours after he or she dies. And no later than 6 business days after the death.

Burial or cremation after 6 working days

Burial or cremation after 6 working days requires permission from the mayor of the municipality and a doctor. For example, you may request permission for religious reasons. Or if relatives from a distant country want to attend the funeral.

Burial or cremation within 36 hours

If you want to bury or cremate the deceased within 36 hours, you need permission from:

• the district attorney;
• The mayor of the municipality where the body is located.

• A statement from a physician or coroner.

You can give permission or delay for burial or cremation at this time only by calling 14 0181. This service will be available online again soon.

For questions about burial or cremation, email nl or call 14 0181.

All other costs of burial and cremation can also be found at: Requesting a grave in a municipal cemetery and scattering ashes.