BURIAL IN A VAULT
An entombment is much like a burial. However, the burial takes place not in an earthen grave but rather a stone-walled room which may be above the ground (a mausoleum) or below the ground (a tomb). The casket is also somewhat different – usually this will consist of a double casket that is hermetically sealed. The aim of an entombment is to preserve the body by excluding air.
Tomb caskets can be made from metal or hardwood. In both cases they will have an airtight, inner metal layer.
OUR SERVICES
- Personal consultation at one of our offices
- Completing formalities (hospital, public authorities, etc.)
- Cold storage prior to burial
- Organising the funeral ceremony
- Transport and collection of the deceased
- Advice on various casket models
- Bereavement stationery (death notices, memorial pictures, thank-you cards)
- Music (live or recorded)
- Hygienic preparation of the body, dressing
- Transport to the cemetery
- Agreement with the cemetery as well as religious authorities or secular officiants
- Interring the casket personally
If you have any further questions about entombment, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you of the options in arranging an entombment, either over the telephone or in our office.
Alternative funeral types
Angel babies
Infants who die during pregnancy or at birth are known as “angel babies”. We will assist if you wish to hold a funeral ceremony in Munich for an angel baby, and we will keep the expenses of such a ceremony to a minimum.
Urn Burial
Cremation, or incineration, is an alternative to burial. In this case, the body is placed in a wooden casket and burned.
Munich welfare funeral
When a death occurs, Bestattung Himmelblau are there to help, regardless of your income level. In principle, you are actually legally required to cover funeral expenses for your immediate family.