Tree Burials

• 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 West Cemetery features tree burial plots with various designs:

Group O, Fruit Tree Meadow:

• Individual plots are available only on a first-come, first-served basis
• Here, a natural stone slab may be placed on the purchased plot; the corresponding grave markers are provided upon purchase of the right of use
• Natural tree burial plot
• The area is mowed twice a year to encourage the growth of wildflowers and ensure food sources for insects
• Placing floral arrangements of any kind, planting your own plants, scattering pebbles or similar items, and removing or pruning existing plants are not permitted
• You may freely harvest the fruit from the tree on your grave

Group 3:

• Individual graves subject to availability
• A metal plaque with the names of the deceased may be attached to a stele
• Natural tree burial plot
• Natural floral arrangements and mementos may only be placed in the memorial area
• Plants, pebbles, candles, lanterns, etc., are not permitted on the grave site