Gravestone or memorial placement
If you want to place a headstone or memorial on a grave, you need a permit from the municipality. Your gravestone specialist or stonemason can arrange this for you.
Permit application for gravestone or memorial with DigiD
Permit application for headstone or memorial with eRecognition
What should I do?
Usually the stonemason will apply for the permit for you. The funeral director may also do this for you. You may also apply for the permit yourself. Please provide the following information with the application:
- details of the person entitled to the grave
- the dimensions of the memorial (including situation sketch)
- the type of material
- the text
- On which grave you wish to place the memorial
Make an appointment
Permit application for gravestone or memorial with DigiD
Permit application for headstone or memorial with eRecognition
Need help arranging or apply something from the digital government? Then contact the Digital Government Information Point.
Costs
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| To issue a permit for the placement of a memorial | € 125,00 |
| For the supply and placement of a memorial plaque on a memorial column for 20 years (non-renewable) | € 150,00 |
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.
How long does it take?
Within 8 weeks, you will hear whether you get the permit.