Funeral Planning in Berlin
Design your own farewell. And take something off the shoulders of the people you love.
Most people do not like to think about it. And yet it is an act of care: those who plan their farewell in advance give their loved ones tremendous relief. No uncertainty, no disagreements, no guessing. Only the certainty that everything will be as you envisioned it.
We at Atelier Magnolia accompany you in this. In a calm conversation, without pressure and without preconceptions.
Arrange an initial conversation now.
We are here for you, personally and without obligation.
When everything is prepared
What funeral planning means for you
When someone dies, relatives must make many decisions within a few days. Which type of funeral? Which location? Which memorial service? How much may it cost? Clarifying all of this in deep grief is difficult. Sometimes disputes arise because no one knows what the deceased truly wanted.
Funeral planning changes that. You determine yourself how your farewell should be. You record your wishes in writing. And you protect your family from having to think through everything alone.
This is not a morbid topic. This is a very vital act of love.
You can reach us 24/7 by telephone—even in urgent situations. And you can visit us at the studio from Monday to Friday, over a coffee, without appointments, without expectations.
What you can determine in advance
- The type of funeral: burial or cremation, natural burial, sea burial, or something entirely your own
- The location: cemetery, forest, sea, or mountains
- The memorial service: large or small, with music, with specific people, with a specific atmosphere
- Financial security: so that no costs remain unclear
- Legal documents: funeral directive and
- power of attorney
For whom is funeral planning advisable?
For almost everyone. But especially for people who:
- Have specific ideas about their farewell and want to ensure that these are implemented
- Do not want to burden their loved ones with decisions
live alone and do not have a close circle who would take care of things in an emergency - Like to have things in their own hands and wish to maintain this approach in the final step as well
- Have chosen a special type of funeral, for example a natural burial or sea burial, which requires somewhat more planning
There is no right age for it. And no wrong time to begin.
The most important document
Funeral directive: your will, legally recorded
A funeral directive is the most important document of planning. In it, you record how and where you wish to be laid to rest. What you wish for the memorial service. And what you expressly do not want.
Important to know: A funeral directive is binding. It carries more weight than a will, because a will is often opened only after the funeral. Those who want to ensure that their own will is implemented create a funeral directive. And ensure that the right people know where it is kept.
We help you create the document and embed it in a complete planning arrangement.
Everything is already taken care of
Funeral planning contract: the financial security
In addition to the substantive planning, there is the financial side. With a funeral planning contract, you pay the costs of your funeral in advance, at a price agreed today. This protects your loved ones from unexpected expenses and protects you from cost increases.
You can pay in a lump sum or in installments. Funeral insurance can also be part of the solution. What makes the most sense in your case, we will discuss together in a non-binding conversation.
Step by step
How funeral planning works with Atelier Magnolia
Initial conversation
We meet, we talk. No forms, no pressure. We want to understand what is important to you and what you envision.
Planning
We accompany you in selecting the type of funeral, the location, and the design of the memorial service. If you wish, we bring in Ursula von Rottenburg for the legal and financial side.
Documentation
Your wishes are recorded in writing, in a funeral directive and, if desired, in a planning contract. You receive everything in a clear format.
Safekeeping and communication
We advise you where you should keep the documents and whom you should inform. So that your planning truly takes effect when the time comes.
Our partnerships
Ursula von Rottenburg
For complete funeral planning, we work together with Ursula von Rottenburg. Her team accompanies you with all questions regarding legal documents, financial security, and personal planning.
BestattungsTreuhand
The BestattungsTreuhand is an independent trust company for the secure and long-term safekeeping of funds from funeral planning arrangements.
We coordinate this for you: You have one point of contact, we ensure the coordination.
FAQ
FAQ on funeral planning
What does funeral planning cost?
That depends on what you wish to determine. The consultation with us is free of charge. For a planning contract with financial security, we calculate together based on your wishes. Simply contact us. Just call us directly with questions about costs: Tel. 01520 958 70 51.
Is a funeral directive binding?
Yes. A funeral directive is legally binding and takes precedence over a will. The prerequisite is that it is findable and known. We help you ensure this.
Can I also change the planning?
At any time. Wishes change. You can adjust your funeral directive and your planning contract at any time. We accompany you in this: Tel. 01520 958 70 51.
What is the difference between a funeral directive and a will?
The will regulates succession. The funeral directive regulates the farewell. A will is often opened only after the funeral. Those who want to ensure that their own wishes regarding the funeral are implemented need a funeral directive.
What is funeral insurance?
Funeral insurance pays out a specified amount upon death, which is intended to cover funeral costs. It is one of several options for securing the financial side. Whether it makes sense in your case, we will discuss in the consultation: Tel. 01520 958 70 51.
Can I also plan a natural burial with Atelier Magnolia?
Yes. We accompany you in planning for all types of funerals that we offer: cremation, burial, tree burial, sea burial, Oasis of Eternity, and more. If you have a specific idea, we will plan it together.
What happens if I have no relatives?
Even then, funeral planning is possible and advisable. You determine yourself who should act in an emergency, and ensure that everything proceeds according to your wishes. Contact us, we will find a solution: Tel. 01520 958 70 51.