Anonymous burial in Bochum
Compared to other major cities in NRW, Bochum offers especially affordable terms for anonymous burials. The main cemetery at Freigrafendamm is one of the largest cemeteries in the Ruhr area.
Cost of an anonymous burial in Bochum
Cremation and anonymous interment of the urn at a cemetery in Bochum. All formalities and cemetery fees are included in the price.
Interment in a coffin in an anonymous grave field in Bochum. Includes collection, coffin and official processing.
All prices incl. VAT and cemetery fees. As of: April 2026.
Cemeteries for anonymous burials
The following cemeteries in Bochum are available to you for an anonymous burial:
Hauptfriedhof Bochum-Freigrafendamm
Bochum — Anonymous urn interment and burial available.
Friedhof Bochum-Werne
Bochum — Anonymous urn interment and burial available.
Authorities and contacts in Bochum
Notable features in Bochum
Bochum is among the most affordable cities in NRW for anonymous burials. Cemetery fees are particularly low compared to other major cities.
How an anonymous burial in Bochum works
Get in touch
Call us at +49 1511 7463888. We are available around the clock and will advise you on the process in Bochum.
Funeral director in Bochum
We connect you with an experienced local partner funeral director who collects the deceased and handles all formalities with the Bochum Registry Office.
Anonymous interment
The anonymous interment takes place at one of Bochum’s cemeteries. You will be informed once it is complete.
FAQ — Bochum
How much does an anonymous burial in Bochum cost?
The cost of an anonymous urn interment in Bochum starts from 700 euros. An anonymous burial is possible from 3,900 euros. All prices include collection, cremation, urn, cemetery fees and official formalities.
Which cemeteries in Bochum offer anonymous burials?
In Bochum, the following cemeteries offer anonymous burials: Hauptfriedhof Bochum-Freigrafendamm, Friedhof Bochum-Werne. All of these cemeteries have anonymous grave fields for urn and ground burials.
How long does an anonymous burial in Bochum take?
The entire process usually takes 5 to 10 working days. After cremation (48-hour waiting period), the urn is interred anonymously at one of Bochum’s cemeteries.
Can you also choose a quiet interment in Bochum?
Yes, in addition to anonymous burial, we also offer quiet interments in Bochum from 855 euros. Family members can be present in a small circle.
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Anonymous Burial Bochum: Cemeteries, Process & Costs
Anonymous burial in Bochum – cemeteries and authorities
Bochum is a central city in the Ruhr area and home to the German Mining Museum. The largest of the 24 municipal cemeteries is the main cemetery at Freigrafendamm in Altenbochum, which also has a crematorium. The municipal cemeteries are managed by the Technischer Betrieb der Stadt Bochum.
Anonymous urn interment is offered in Bochum upon written request; in addition there is the communal grave „Oase der Erinnerung“.
How much does an anonymous burial in Bochum cost?
Ritual-Service 24 supports families in Bochum at a transparent fixed price of 2,300 €. This includes the funeral director’s services, transfer, cremation, a simple urn and the anonymous interment in a communal grave field. We offset the varying cemetery fees of the NRW cities for you.
We explain the exact process step by step. For a free, no-obligation consultation in Bochum, you can reach us around the clock at ☎ +49 1511 7463888.
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