Funeral or cremation

For a death in Luxembourg, burial or the deposit of ashes requires written authorization from the civil registrar of the commune where the death occurred. Confirm the current timing rule on the official burial and cremation page linked below; do not apply another country's funeral deadlines here.

Cremation requires authorization from the civil registrar of the place of death. The reviewed source also identifies a medical certificate confirming that there is no sign or indication of violent death. Clarvia's public task data identifies additional cremation-specific evidence; confirm the current list with the civil registrar or funeral professional handling the arrangements.

This page covers the reviewed procedure for a death in Luxembourg. Timing and authorization rules differ elsewhere. If another country is involved, Ask Clarvia and state where the death occurred and where the funeral or cremation will take place.