Excavation and reburial or cremation

What is it?

You want to rebury a deceased person in another place or still have them cremated. To do this, you want to have the deceased exhumed. This is only possible if you:

  • have permission from the person(s) entitled to the grave
  • have a permit from the municipality

What to do?

  • You apply for the permit from the municipality. You do this either within 2 months of the burial or at least 10 years after.
  • You can also have this done by a funeral director.

Make an appointment

If you wish to apply for the permit in person at the front desk, you must make a Make an appointment appointment with an employee of the civil registry of the municipality of Kerkrade.To do so, call the municipality at the general number 14 045.