Excavation and reburial or cremation

What is it?

You want to rebury a deceased person in another place or still have them cremated. To do this, you want to have the deceased exhumed. This is only possible if you:

  • have permission from the person(s) entitled to the grave
  • have a permit from the municipality

What to do?

Permit for exhumation, reburial and grave disposal

  • You apply for the permit from the municipality. You do this either within 2 months of the burial or at least 10 years after. 
  • You can also have this done by a funeral director.