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Extending the right to use a grave

If you wish to extend a grave utilisation right, fees will be charged.

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Course description

In accordance with the Cemetery Fees Regulations, the relevant fees apply for the renewal of a grave licence.

  • Different types of graves incur different fees
  • Various renewal periods are available

Please make an appointment with us for a consultation.

Required documents

Burial certificate or precise details of the grave site

Duration and costs

Processing time

30 minutes to two weeks

Fees and charges

21 to 1,500 euros per year

Available payment methods

Legal basis

Section 17 of the Cemetery Regulations, Section 4 of the Cemetery Fees Regulations

Contact Us

City of Munich Cemeteries and Funeral Services Munich Municipal Cemeteries Munich Grave Administration

Internet address

Phone number

Postal address

City of Munich Cemeteries and Funeral Services Munich Municipal Cemeteries Munich Grave Administration

Damenstiftstraße 8
80331 München

Contact address

Damenstiftstraße 8
80331 München

Monday – Thursday 8 am – 3 pm; Friday 8 am – 12 noon

How to find us

Public transport

Related services

Waiver of grave utilisation rights

Once the prescribed resting period has expired, you can relinquish grave utilisation rights.

Acquire the right to use a grave

You can purchase the right to use a grave in the event of a death or during your lifetime.

Acquire the right to use a grave in the urn cemetery

You can acquire the right to use an urn burial plot in the cemetery at the crematorium in the event of a recent death or during your lifetime.