Event of death
Event of death
First steps
What must be done in the event of a death? We will determine the necessary steps and be ready with assistance and advice on the subsequent process – whether the death occurred at home, in the hospital or a care facility, hospice, public location or while traveling abroad.
FAQs
Here you will find common questions regarding the correct process after a death and associated official procedures. We will be happy to advise you.
First steps
FAQs
Memorial ceremony
Transport
Funeral types
Funeral types
Interment
In case of interment, the deceased is buried in a coffin in a cemetery. Generally speaking, a solemn ceremony takes place prior to the burial. This ceremony can be organised according to the individual wishes of the bereaved.
Cremation in Vienna
Since prehistoric times, cremation has been the dominant form of burial throughout much of the world. One reason for this is our ever-increasing environmental awareness: although cremation consumes a considerable amount of energy, it is still better for the environment than a burial.
Interment
Cremation in Vienna
Funeral costs
Coffins
Urns
Urn at home
Natural burial
Vienna entombment
Gemstone burial
Diamond burial
Vienna welfare funeral
Funeral options according to religion
Vienna angel babies & miscarriages
Vienna exhumations

Provisions
Provisions
Our offer
We can all agree that death is a part of life. Many people find it difficult to speak about their own mortality. A funeral insurance allows you to plan your own funeral during your lifetime.
Wiener Verein
Wiener Verein offers a funeral insurance service. All expenses pertaining to the funeral will be covered by the insured amount. Preparing in advance means accepting responsibility for yourself and others.
Our offer
Wiener Verein
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Locations
Locations
Locations
Our advisory centres are located in the 10th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th and 22nd district of Vienna and our administrative headquarters are in the Vienna city centre.
Contact us
If you have any questions, just get in touch – you will receive a reply from us immediately. In case of emergency please call 01 361 5000.
Locations
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Advisory centre 10th district
Advisory centre 11th district
Advisory centre 13th district
Advisory centre 18th district
Advisory centre 21st district
Advisory centre 22nd district
About us
About us
Our team
Our team will be happy to spend time with you at one of our advisory centre.
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We are a growing undertaking business and attach special importance to excellent customer service. We are seeking highly motivated employees.
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Funeral types

We offer you transparent services at affordable rates. The type of funeral that is performed is dependent on the individual needs of our customers.

Types of funeral

In principle, a distinction is made between cremation and burial. Cremation involves the incineration of the body and the burial of the ashes in an ash capsule. The trend towards cremation has grown in recent years. Burials are a little more complex and difficult to organise than cremations.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Erdbestattung Interment Sarg Coffin

Interment

In case of interment, the deceased is buried in a coffin in a cemetery. Generally speaking, a solemn ceremony takes place prior to the burial. This ceremony can be organised according to the individual wishes of the bereaved.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Feuerbestattung Urne Cremation

Cremation in Vienna

Since prehistoric times, cremation has been the dominant form of burial throughout much of the world. One reason for this is our ever-increasing environmental awareness: although cremation consumes a considerable amount of energy, it is still better for the environment than a burial.

More types of funeral

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Gruftbestattung Entombment

Vienna entombment

An entombment in Vienna is very similar to a burial. It simply involves a stone-walled room rather than an earthen grave. The casket is also different – the casket will be either made from or lined with metal and must be completely airtight.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Urne zu Hause

Urn at home

Many people find it easier to process their grief if they are able to remain close to the deceased, even after their death. In this case, you have the option of avoiding a funeral at the cemetery and keeping the urn at your home.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Naturbestattung Natural burial

Natural burial

More and more people are opting for forms of burial that are close to nature. A natural burial is a beautiful idea to show pleasure to nature.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Diamantbestattung Diamond burial

Diamond burial

The diamond has always been regarded as a symbol of eternal love and remembrance. ALGORDANZA Memorial Diamonds allow you to capture the remembrance of a loved one in a very special and personal symbol of love.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Edelsteinbestattung Gemstone burial Edelstein

Gemstone burial

Gemstone burial is a special type of burial and a new way of burying a loved one. It involves a special form of cremation and is a caring way of saying goodbye.

Bestattung Himmelblau Wien Sternenkinder Fehlgeburt Stillbirths and miscarriages

Vienna angel babies & miscarriages

Infants who die during pregnancy or at birth are known as "angel babies". We will assist if you wish to hold a funeral ceremony in Vienna for an angel baby, and we will keep the expenses of such a ceremony to a minimum.