We are here for English-speaking people who are facing the loss of a loved one in Germany. Organizing a funeral here can be especially overwhelming, particularly when you don’t speak the language. The German system includes many legal, cultural, and administrative requirements that are often unfamiliar – from paperwork to burial regulations. We understand how difficult it is to plan a funeral while navigating a foreign system during a time of grief.
We provide compassionate support in English, explain each step clearly, and assist you in arranging the funeral in a respectful, personal, and manageable way – ensuring you don’t have to face it alone.
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The burial of a loved one is undoubtedly one of the most private and vulnerable moments in life. It’s a time filled with deep emotions, and yet, it can also be a moment to find peace. A loving, heartfelt, and thoughtfully arranged funeral or farewell ceremony can provide much-needed comfort during a time of mourning. It allows you to reflect on the life lived, and the memories shared, while also gently guiding you toward healing.
There is absolutely no need to rush. There is no hurry.
Take your time. Allow yourself the moments you need to truly say goodbye, and do so in peace and love. Saying farewell to a loved one is an intimate experience, and it’s important that you feel no pressure to follow a set timeline. Grieving, reflecting, and honoring someone’s life is personal, and everyone needs their own space to do it. A beautifully planned farewell can be a significant part of the grieving process. It’s a way of honoring the person’s unique journey, celebrating their legacy, and allowing you and your family to come together in love and remembrance. A meaningful ceremony offers a peaceful space where grief can be expressed, love can be shared, and healing can begin. Remember, there is no rush – just the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that brings you peace, and allows you to cherish the love and memories shared.
Whether you prefer a quiet, intimate gathering or a more elaborate ceremony, the most important thing is that the farewell is aligned with what feels right for you and your loved ones. You deserve the time, the space, and the support to mourn in your own way, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Losing someone while living in a foreign country is hard – even more so when you don’t speak the language. As English speakers in Berlin, we, Helena and Sarah, know how disorienting it feels to face grief in a place that doesn’t yet feel like home. We’ve been there ourselves. That’s why we offer compassionate and clear funeral support in English, helping you through every step. We became funeral directors after losing people we deeply loved – and learning that love can continue to speak, even through the way we say goodbye.
How would the deceased like to be buried?
And what is the best way for the bereaved to grieve? We help you find and organize the right type of funeral – from cremation to the classic earth burial, a tree burial in the cemetery forest, or a burial at sea.
We invite you to shape the farewell together. You may be present when we bring the deceased person into our room of mourning. Perhaps you would also like to help as we wash and dress the deceased once again.
You may add small gifts to the casket, do something together to say goodbye, get everyone together in the house and make something solemn out of the sad occasion. For many people, little rituals like this help them lose their fear. They then feel that the deceased person remains in their heart, even when they are dead. A loving funeral can help coping with grief.
If your loved one expressed a wish to be buried in their home country, we are here to help make that possible.
We will handle all the arrangements for transporting your loved one abroad, ensuring a smooth and respectful journey. Many countries require that the deceased undergo embalming before repatriation, and we take care of this process right here, ensuring everything is done with care and professionalism.
For funeral repatriation, we coordinate directly with local funeral directors in the destination country. This way, we ensure that all the necessary steps are followed, from transportation to the funeral service and burial. Our team is dedicated to making the process as seamless as possible, providing support every step of the way.
If your loved one has passed outside of Germany, we will help bring them home for a dignified funeral and burial here. We understand that the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, and we are here to support you in bringing them back to Germany with the utmost respect and care.
Our team speaks German, English, and Italian, and we are more than happy to arrange the funeral service in any of these languages. If you need assistance with another language, we will do our best to find the right support for you, ensuring clear communication and that all your needs are met.
Send us a message, we are here for you.
