Burial / Inhumation

What do you need to think about when organising a ceremony followed by a funeral ?

Organising a funeral : what does A&G Funeral do ?

We organise a meeting with your family to make concrete plans for the funeral. At this meeting, we will discuss the date, place and time, as well as the personalisation of the tribute and any specific arrangements you wish to make. We adapt to your family and work with you to create a ceremony that will be soothing and create memories for everyone close to you. As experienced professionals, we take care of all the administrative and logistical arrangements, such as

• registering the death with the local authority in the place of death.
• ordering the death certificate.
• booking the ceremony venue, religious representatives, celebrant, musician(s) and cemetery
• funeral care and committal
• preparation of the coffin
• preparing and reserving the funeral vehicle and the necessary personnel
• welcoming and assisting your family during visits and the funeral
• coordinating and briefing the various service providers: master of ceremonies, musicians, caterers, etc.
• certificates of attendance at the funeral
• ordering floral arrangements
• production of printed material
• ordering and proofreading draft obituaries
• following up messages of condolence
• formalities relating to the opening of the grave
• and so on.

Provisions specific to burial :

Burial in Belgium involves :

The choice of a coffin suitable for burial (we recommend a wood thickness of 20mm for vaults)
A watertight zinc casing with a valve for burial in a vault: sometimes compulsory and sometimes forbidden, regulations vary according to region and commune
The choice of burial site: Concession in the ground or with a vault
Choosing a length of time for burial: 5 years free of charge, 20 years, 30 years, etc.
Choosing a cemetery
The choice of a temporary symbol: the installation of a monument or stele takes time. While awaiting placement, we provide a wooden symbol adorned with a name plaque.
Choosing a monument and/or stele.

Finally, you should know that it is entirely possible to bury an urn if you have opted for cremation. We will also assist you in this process, taking care to comply with the regulations in force and to create a dignified and meaningful resting place for your loved ones.

We work on the basis of estimates, as local taxes vary according to the commune chosen and the place of residence of the deceased. The regulations governing monuments can vary greatly from one cemetery to another.

We’re here to advise you and give you a clear, precise quote with no surprises.