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How to apply for a death certificate (Sterbeurkunde) in Germany: required documents, costs (10-12 EUR) and processing times. Step-by-step guide.
Bereavement leave in Germany: 1-3 paid days depending on relationship. Legal basis Section 616 BGB, TVoeD and collective agreements explained. Your rights.
Cemetery obligation (Friedhofszwang) in Germany: may you keep an urn at home or scatter ashes? All rules by federal state and legal alternatives explained.
Deduct funeral costs from taxes in Germany: since 2025, the estate cost flat-rate deduction is 15,000 EUR. All rules, tips and worked examples for 2026.