Burial at sea and burial at sea
We are LESCH Funeral Home,
Your undertaker in the Hanover region.
Life comes from the sea. Nowhere else is the principle of becoming and passing so clearly demonstrated to us as by the sea. A burial option with a thousand-year-old tradition. We are the LESCH funeral parlour in Hanover and offer you Burial at sea in the North Sea and Baltic Sea or the Burial at sea in an ocean.
LESCH Funeral Home
Modern and personal.
We - the LESCH Funeral Home - are a colourful and modern funeral home with 6 locations in Hanover, Sarstedt and Seelze. We very much appreciate your trust in us. Find out more on our website or contact us directly. Also in case of bereavement we are 24h by telephone available for you.
What is a Sea or
Burial at sea?
One Burial at sea is the burial of the urn in the Baltic Sea or North Sea. Although both are also seas, they are Burial at sea explicitly for burial in a different body of water (e.g. Atlantic or Mediterranean). Regardless of which form of burial you or your loved ones choose, the first step in both is cremation. The ashes are placed in a water-soluble urn and are ready to be transferred to a ship that sails at half-mast. The destination: the final resting place on the water. As the next of kin, you have the choice between a silent burial, in which you do not take part yourself, or a ceremony on board. In this way, the remains of a loved one will find comfort and peace in the vastness of the seas.
How does a Sea and
Burial at sea off?
If you decide against a silent burial, the burial at sea will begin in the harbour of your choice. The burial at sea takes place in a dignified manner according to nautical custom within the framework of legal regulations. The urn is laid out on the ship. The captain welcomes the mourners. When all the guests are on board, the ship sets sail and heads for a specially designated spot at sea. Once there, the mourners and the captain gather on the upper deck. After the funeral speeches, the urn is lowered into the water by the captain. This is the final farewell. To symbolise the urn's departure from the ship, the captain rings eight glasses of the ship's bell. After the ship's horn sounds, the half-mast flagged ship draws a circle around the burial site as a sign of honour. The grave at sea has no visible signs, only geographical coordinates. From time to time, some surviving relatives take the opportunity to travel there again by ship for a silent memorial. As a rule, you will receive an extract from the ship's logbook for a burial at sea. The coordinates of the burial at sea are marked on a small map.
How much does it cost? a burial at sea
or burial at sea
The following also applies to burial at sea and burial at sea: every burial is individual and takes place according to the wishes of the relatives. This is why the prices also vary greatly. In any case, there are costs for the cremation coffin, the cremation, the funeral home and the actual burial at sea. Silent burial - without the participation of the mourners - is of course considerably cheaper. The costs for this cheapest form of burial at sea are as follows 2,250 Euro . The prices for a burial at sea also depend on the number of mourners, the location of the funeral and the organisation of the ceremony. We at LESCH Bestattungshaus in Hanover, Sarstedt and Seelze will be happy to provide you with individualised information about the costs. Simply get in touch with us.
LESCH Funeral Home
Your undertaker in Hanover, Sarstedt and Seelze
As a modern funeral home, we attach great importance to ensuring that you and your loved ones receive the best possible care in the event of bereavement. That's why you have a dedicated contact person who is always there for you. We pay close attention to all the details and do everything we can to really help you deal with your grief. Come and visit us at one of our 6 locations in Hanover, Sarstedt or Seelze and take a look at our special range of urns, for example. We speak German, English, Polish at any time and Russian. Give us a call, we are also available in the event of a bereavement. Available for you 24 hours a day.
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A fixed contact person:
Trust and loyalty are important. Your contact person is there for you at all times. -
Special range of urns:
Our urns are handmade in Italy and are something very special. "Handcrafted with love in Italy" -
All-round carefree package:
We really do take care of everything that is necessary and desired to help you process your grief.
