As with everything else, Germany has very restrictive laws on how to deal with burial of loved ones. One of our readers asked a question which has led to some information that could be helpful to other readers.
In Germany, there is a law that once someone has died, they have to be buried, even if they are cremated. It is, however, possible to buy a plot for a urn, which costs 450 Euros for a 10 year contract. If the contract isn't renewed, then the plot will be repurposed. If you aren't there personally, then you need to make a contract with someone to take care of the plot. That includes keeping it clean and placing new flowers there.
If this is of interest, then you will need to submit a request in writing, since it is usually only reserved for residents of the city where your loved one should be buried.
If you travel into Germany with ashes and it becomes known that you are travelling with human ashes, they will be confiscated. But, it is not uncommon that people "smuggle" them in and in secret set them out in a place that is of the loved-one's choice.
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