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.
All prices incl. VAT and cemetery fees. As of: April 2026.
Cemeteries for anonymous burials
Verified from the municipal cemetery administration:
Hauptfriedhof Bochum
Anonymous urn burial available.
Friedhof Höntrop
Anonymous urn burial available.
Friedhof Langendreer
Anonymous urn burial available.
Friedhof Werne
Anonymous urn 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?
An anonymous urn interment in Bochum costs a fixed price of 2,300 euros. Collection, cremation, urn, cemetery fees and all official formalities are included. The city of Bochum does not offer an anonymous coffin burial.
Which cemeteries in Bochum offer anonymous burials?
Anonymous urn graves in Bochum are available at: Hauptfriedhof Bochum, Friedhof Höntrop, Friedhof Langendreer, Friedhof Werne. The exact grave location is not disclosed.
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 – alongside the anonymous burial we also offer quiet interments in Bochum at a fixed price of 2,900 euros. Close relatives may attend in a small circle.
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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