Islamic Burial in Germany

Islamic burial in Germany is gaining increasing importance. More and more cities and municipalities are enabling burials according to Islamic rites, particularly without a coffin, as prescribed by Islamic religious practice. Major cities are leading the way, but smaller towns and rural regions are increasingly following suit.

An Islamic burial is traditionally conducted according to the precepts of Islam: ritual washing (Ghusl), shrouding in the burial cloth (Kafan), funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah), and burial facing Mecca. In many federal states, cemetery regulations have been adapted so that burial without a coffin is legally permissible at selected cemeteries.

Whether an Islamic burial is possible at your desired cemetery depends on the respective municipal and state legal requirements. We assist you in reviewing the legal prerequisites and provide transparent information about the possibilities for an Islamic burial at your desired location.

Find out whether an Islamic burial is possible at your desired cemetery – we provide expert consultation nationwide.

First, select your federal state: