Obtain permission for cremation in Lauf an der Pegnitz is handled by Friedhofsamt Lauf an der Pegnitz; in the region it currently takes about 3 days.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Death certificate · Identification card or passport
Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
3 days in Lauf an der Pegnitz
The Friedhofsamt Lauf an der Pegnitz in Lauf an der Pegnitz currently needs about 3 days. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Arrange for a second postmortem examination
By a doctor appointed by the public health department; this is usually arranged by the funeral home.
Apply for a cremation permit
Through the funeral home at the Cemetery Office/Public Health Department.
Burial of the urn
Within the time limit prescribed by state law.
Who is eligible?
Surviving family members or the funeral homes they have hired.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
This varies by municipality and service—check with the appropriate agency.
Usually about 3 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.