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Tree Burials

Stand: 28.07.2026

Central Cemetery

  • These are 2-person urn graves
  • Fees: €182.00 per year
  • The minimum interment period for urn burials is 10 years
  • Urns and decorative urns must be made of biodegradable material
  • Urn graves can only be purchased following a recent death; advance sales are not permitted
  • Tree-side urn graves are maintenance-free; this means that the tree burial plot is maintained by the cemetery administration


The Central Cemetery features tree burial plots of various designs:

Group 41:

  • Current burial plot
  • Here, depending on the tree, boulders or flat stones must be placed on the purchased plot; the appropriate grave markers are provided upon purchase of the right of use
  • Floral arrangements, planters, and grave lights may be placed within an area of 50 x 50 cm
  • Removing or pruning existing plants, as well as planting your own plants or scattering pebbles and similar items, is not permitted

Group 19:

  • Unassigned graves subject to availability
  • A metal plaque bearing the names of the deceased may be affixed to a stele
  • Natural tree burial plot
  • Placing natural floral arrangements and mementos is permitted only at the name stele
  • Plants, pebbles, candles, lanterns, etc., are not permitted on the grave site

Group 34:

  • Individual graves subject to availability
  • A bronze plaque in the shape of a leaf can be ordered through the cemetery administration
  • Natural tree burial plot
  • Natural floral arrangements may be placed at the designated spot near the horizontal tree trunk
  • Plants, pebbles, candles, lanterns, etc., are not permitted on the grave site