Funeral cost
Planning a funeral can be emotionally challenging, and understanding funeral costs is an important part of making the right decisions. On our website, you will find transparent information about funeral cost in Berlin, including a detailed overview of prices, services, and options for every budget. We help you compare offers and provide personal advice to ensure you receive the support you need during this difficult time.
The cost of a funeral at Magnolia – valid from January 1, 2025.
Base price: €3,585 incl. VAT.
The following services are included in the base price:
Transport of the deceased
5 days in the cooling room
Dressing and preparing the deceased (relatives may be present if desired)
An ecological urn handcrafted by our ceramic artist Hansjörg
Simple, untreated wooden coffin
Handling of all formalities
1 death certificate
Up to 10 condolence cards (with photo and short text)
Time for you – day and night
Additional funeral costs may apply:
For a cremation, an additional €350 cremation fee will be added to the base package.
The cemetery costs, which depend on the location of the cemetery and the type of grave, are not included. We will support you in choosing a cemetery that suits your needs.
The funeral service
Expanded Memorial Gathering
The silent burial is usually a farewell without words. After a brief moment of silent reflection, the ashes or the coffin are laid to rest.
€260
For the small funeral service, you have half an hour in the chapel. The price already includes a photo on an easel, atmospheric candles, and recorded music. During this half hour, there is time for three pieces of music to accompany the farewell. A eulogy can also be included within this time frame. We are happy to discuss any further wishes with you individually to ensure the farewell is arranged according to your preferences.
€470
You have a full hour in the chapel to say goodbye in peace and to create space for personal memories. This extra time allows you to invite friends to share their thoughts or memories, or to have a special piece of music played to make the moment even more meaningful. If there are more than 50 guests, we will be happy to discuss the costs with you in advance to ensure everything is perfectly tailored to your wishes.
Funeral service: €780
The Cost of a Child’s Funeral
In the event of a child’s passing, we always take extra time for personal conversations and individual arrangements. As circumstances can vary greatly depending on the child’s age, we kindly ask you to contact us personally at an early stage so that together we can find a fitting and loving way to say goodbye.
Price range: €900 to €2,000
What you should know about funeral costs in Berlin
Each type of burial comes with its own specific requirements. For example, if you choose a traditional burial, different fees will apply than for a cremation or a natural burial. In addition, the costs depend on which cemetery you select, which services you choose, and how you would like to arrange the farewell ceremony. That’s why we provide you with detailed advice—to help you find the most suitable form of farewell and to ensure you know exactly what to expect.
Funeral costs by type of burial
Social funeral (Sozialbestattung) in Berlin
Sea burial
Tree Burial with „Baum Frieden“ – a way to rest at your favorite place.
Depending on the tree you choose, the prices will vary. We are happy to advise you.
A social funeral is organized by us with the same dedication as a luxury ceremony.
Who covers the costs of a social funeral?
An application for such a funeral must be submitted to the social welfare office, where each case is reviewed individually. For assistance with the application process, we kindly ask you to contact us as early as possible.
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Starting from €590–€1,200, you receive the right to a resting place at a shared tree. The exact spot is assigned by the FriedWald forester at the time of need and cannot be chosen in advance
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Starting from €2,890–€7,000, you can select your own tree, which can be shared by several family members or loved ones (usually 2–20 urns per tree, depending on the tree and location)
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In addition to the tree or place, there is a burial fee of €450, which covers the opening and closing of the grave, the biodegradable FriedWald urn if needed, and the accompaniment by the FriedWald forester during the ceremony.
: €3,000–€8,000 is the usual range for a complete sea burial with relatives and friends present, including all services such as the funeral home, cremation, urn, shipping company, and a ceremony on board.
: The most affordable options start at about €2,000–€3,700, where the burial is performed without the presence of relative
What You Need to know about the funeral costs
Cemetery fees must be paid in full before the burial takes place. Depending on the cemetery and type of burial, these costs can vary significantly. When a death occurs unexpectedly and there is no time to prepare, the financial situation can quickly become challenging. To support you during this sensitive time, we offer the option of installment payments. This way, funeral costs do not become an additional burden, allowing you the space for a farewell that truly honors the life of your loved one.
Eulogy
Funeral director Sarah is also a funeral orator. She spends as much time with you as you need, listens to you, and hears the life stories and anecdotes you share about your loved ones—gladly over a cup of coffee.
Personalized life tribute speech from €550.
If you wish, we are also happy to help you find additional speakers.
Depending on how you wish to shape the farewell, the personal wishes you bring, and the circumstances involved, there are countless ways to create a meaningful ceremony. And because every farewell is as unique as the people themselves, we are happy to support you—with joy and experience—in finding exactly what suits you and makes this moment truly unforgettable.
That’s why we would like to present a few examples below that we have prepared for you, so that we can support you in the best possible way along this journey.
The choir
White doves
Funeral cards with custom design and personal message
What we mean by this: For example, if the deceased had a special passion for diving, we can create a video with underwater footage and project it onto the church walls. In addition, we can also use photos or private videos to share memories of the deceased in a very personal way. These individual elements help make the farewell unique and tailored to the wishes of the family. In this way, we create a truly individual, emotional atmosphere that honors the family’s wishes and makes the farewell special and unforgettable.
Creation and technical execution of the projection – from €700.
Gregorian chants, 40 singers or an octet. If new pieces need to be rehearsed, the rehearsal time and, accordingly, the fee will increase.
Per performance – from €550.
If you wish, you can release up to 150 white doves into the sky to symbolically highlight a special moment. The price includes travel as well as a stylish white basket decorated with an elegant black ribbon.
These doves are very well loved and carefully cared for to ensure their well-being.
2 doves – €125
5 doves – €185
10 doves – €220
We are happy to discuss all the details with you to ensure the funeral cards are designed exactly according to your wishes and the style of the farewell—from the choice of text and the design to the type of paper. Everything is prepared with great care so that the cards reflect a personal farewell.
Per 10 cards – from €8
Flowers, photos for the funeral service, and prints
Portrait on canvas
Memento
Whether small or large wreaths, a „flower shower,“ a „flower avenue,“ or hand bouquets, we work with talented florists who bring your wishes to life. We are happy to connect you with them or take care of the entire flower planning for you—whichever you prefer. The prices for flowers are difficult to estimate as they depend heavily on the season.
Depending on your wishes, the photo can be printed in various sizes and on high-quality paper to honor the memory in the best possible way. The easel will be provided by us.
Prices vary according to size – starting from €60.
Our thanatopractitioner Sophie creates artistic death masks or a hand cast of your loved one.
– from €1,150
– from €720
A death mask is a unique keepsake made by taking a cast of the deceased’s face, usually within a few days after passing. Traditional methods use plaster, while modern techniques may use special silicone or alginate. The mask can be crafted in materials such as plaster, bronze, or plastic, each offering different visual and tactile qualities. These pieces serve as deeply personal memorials and can be displayed at home or at a place of remembrance
What other funeral costs are possible?
Farewell at the open casket
Embark on a poignant journey through the places that have played a significant role in my life’s story, marking a final, historic farewell.
Depending on the distance – €900 to €2,000
Both a casket and an urn can, according to your wishes, be stylishly accompanied to the cemetery with a Harley-Davidson. Alternatively, together with friends, they can be taken on a final ride through the surrounding countryside for about an hour. As this special form of farewell depends greatly on the weather, the ride can only take place under suitable conditions. The costs are determined by the distance to be covered and the specific details of the journey, so individual arrangements are necessary.
For a last ride with a Harley-Davidson, the cost in Germany generally ranges from €900 to €2,000, depending on distance, route, and specific arrangements.
You have the opportunity to say your farewell to your loved one at the crematorium and be present as the casket is transferred into the cremation chamber. This intimate and personal ceremony allows you to create a peaceful setting for your goodbye and to share the final moments together with the deceased. After the memorial service, we will gently accompany the casket into the cremation room, where you can experience this important moment in silence. We are happy to help you shape this farewell according to your wishes.
Personal accompaniment by us, including a small farewell ceremony at Hennigsdorf Crematorium (with music and decorations provided): €315
Being present as the casket enters the technical area of the crematorium (without our accompaniment): €60
You have the opportunity to spend time with your loved one in a private room, allowing you to say goodbye in peace and tranquility at the open casket. During this special time, you may reflect together in silence or with music, honoring the memory of the deceased. We offer personal support throughout this farewell, ensuring you have the space and assistance you need. If you wish, dressing the deceased can also take place during this time, allowing you to shape the farewell according to your wishes.
In a small group, 1 hour – €270
Each additional hour – €100
For larger gatherings, spread over several hours – €625
For special cases, additional costs must be charged.
For the farewell, we carefully tend to the wounds of your loved one, ensuring that their appearance is peaceful and does not cause distress. With compassion and respect, we do everything possible to restore a sense of calm and dignity, so that your final memories are comforting and serene. You can trust us to handle this delicate task with the utmost care and sensitivity.
Depending on the level of care required, the cost may be up to €200.
In some cases, embalming is necessary to prepare your loved one for a dignified farewell. Our thanatopractitioner, Sophie, performs this process gently and lovingly, approaching her work with great respect and sensitivity.
Embalming is also required if the deceased needs to be transported to another country.
Depending on the level of care required, the cost ranges from €840 to €940.
Exhumation refers to the process of reopening a grave to remove a previously buried body or human remains. This procedure is also known as exhumation or „Enterdigung“ in German.
Exhumations are only permitted in special cases and require official approval. Common reasons include:
Family Reasons:
Often, families request exhumation to move the deceased to another grave, such as relocating to a family plot or transferring the remains closer to relatives who have moved to another city.Legal or Forensic Reasons:
Courts or prosecutors may order an exhumation to clarify the cause of death, especially if new evidence arises in a criminal investigation. In such cases, a different physician than the one who treated the deceased before death must perform the autopsy.Administrative Reasons:
Sometimes, exhumation is necessary due to the expiration of the grave’s rest period or changes in cemetery layout.
