How much does a funeral cost in Amsterdam?

Funerals in the Netherlands typically run from about €5,000 to €10,000, covering the director's fee, casket or urn, venue hire, and transport. Cremation is generally less expensive than burial, which is one reason it has become more common; ask any funeral home for a written quote before agreeing to anything.

How soon after a death must a funeral or cremation take place?

Dutch law, the Wet op de lijkbezorging, sets a minimum wait of 36 hours after death before a funeral or cremation can go ahead. It must then take place within six days, which gives family time to travel while keeping the process moving.

What paperwork does a family need to arrange a funeral?

A doctor confirms the death and issues a death certificate, the document everything else runs from. You will also need the deceased's ID and, where available, a birth certificate; a funeral home typically registers the death with the municipality on the family's behalf, generally within five days.

What happens if the person who died was not Dutch and needs to be sent home?

Repatriation adds extra steps, including contact with the deceased's embassy and additional paperwork such as an international death certificate, an embalming certificate, and a transit permit. Funeral homes with experience in this area can guide a family through it, so it is worth asking about that experience directly.

Does Dutch funeral insurance cover the cost?

Many residents of the Netherlands carry a funeral insurance policy, known as uitvaartverzekering, specifically to cover these costs in advance. If you or a family member holds one, ask the funeral home whether they can bill the insurer directly, or check the policy documents for how claims are handled.

Can the same funeral home arrange both cremation and burial?

Yes, most uitvaartondernemingen coordinate either option and book the crematorium or cemetery as part of their service. If plans include scattering ashes rather than a traditional burial, ask early, since Dutch law also sets rules for where that is allowed.

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Herdenkingspark Westgaarde

Ookmeerweg 275, 1067 SP Amsterdam 4.1★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Herdenkingspark Westgaarde combines a cemetery, cremation service and funeral home in Amsterdam, with daily opening hours from 8am to 6pm. It is also a fairly active local listing, with 60 Google reviews and a majority...

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Roman-Catholic Cemetery Buitenveldert

Fred. Roeskestraat 103, 1076 EE Amsterdam 4.2★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Roman-Catholic Cemetery Buitenveldert in Amsterdam combines cemetery services with funeral celebrancy and funeral care, and is open daily from 8am to 7pm.

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Brave Hendrik – Theetuin Eemnes

Meentweg 131, 3755 PD Eemnes 4.3★★★★★ (1455 reviews)

Brave Hendrik in Eemnes combines funeral home, tea house, restaurant and shop functions, and has a large review base with 1,455 Google reviews. It also maintains Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

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Cultuurkoepel Heiloo

Kennemerstraatweg 464, 1851 NG Heiloo 4.5★★★★★ (467 reviews)

Cultuurkoepel Heiloo is a cultural venue in Heiloo that hosts events, meetings and funeral ceremonies. It also serves as a cultural centre, with a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Inn Style

Herenweg 55, 3602 AN Maarssen 4.3★★★★★ (377 reviews)

Inn Style in Maarssen is ook actief als uitvaartlocatie naast eventplanning, evenementen en congressen. De locatie is dagelijks open en heeft een groot online bereik, met 377 reviews en aanwezigheid op Facebook en LinkedIn.

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PC Uitvaart

Ookmeerweg 273, 1067 SP Amsterdam 4.8★★★★★ (234 reviews)

PC Uitvaart has been arranging funerals in Amsterdam since 1931, with support for cremation and burial, pre-arrangement, and cemetery services. It operates day and night and has a large review base, with 234 Google reviews...

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Dierencrematorium Zaanstad

Industrieweg 50, 1521 NE Wormerveer 4.9★★★★★ (203 reviews)

Dierencrematorium Zaanstad in Wormerveer has 203 Google reviews and a 97% five-star rating. It is active on Facebook and Instagram.

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Iede Hoorn

Nieuwe Prinsengracht 94E, 1018 VW Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (162 reviews)

Iede Hoorn Uitvaartzorg in Amsterdam is centred on personal funerals, with practical support before, during and after the service. The business is open day and night, has 162 Google reviews with a perfect five-star score,...

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Uitvaartbegeleiding Karin Smit & Uitvaartcentrum Middenmeer

Kerkhoflaan 6a, 1775 CB Middenmeer 5.0★★★★★ (159 reviews)

Uitvaartbegeleiding Karin Smit & Uitvaartcentrum Middenmeer verzorgt uitvaarten in Middenmeer en de regio Alkmaar en Schagen. Met 159 Google reviews en een 100% vijfsterrenbeoordeling heeft het bedrijf een sterke reputatie; het is dag en nacht...

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Zielhuis Funeral

Utrechtsedwarsstraat 85C, 1017 WD Amsterdam 5.0★★★★★ (159 reviews)

Zielhuis Funeral in Amsterdam specialises in pink funerals for the LHBT community, with fully personalised services for different budgets. It is open 24/7 and has a strong reputation online, with 159 Google reviews and 97%...

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Amstel Uitvaarten

Domselaerstraat 112, 1093 MA Amsterdam 4.7★★★★★ (136 reviews)

Amstel Uitvaarten combines modern funeral care with traditional craftsmanship in Amsterdam. It handles burial and cremation arrangements, is available 24/7, and has 136 Google reviews with a 90% five-star score.

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Conference Center Drakenburg

Doctor Albert Schweitzerweg 1, 3744 MG Baarn 4.4★★★★★ (125 reviews)

Conference Center Drakenburg in Baarn combineert congreslocatie, catering, trouwlocatie en uitvaartcentrum. Met 125 Google reviews en 54% vijfsterrenwaarderingen is het een drukbezochte locatie, ook op Facebook.

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Amsterdam Funeral Homes

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Inn Style

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Dierencrematorium Zaanstad

Iede Hoorn

Uitvaartbegeleiding Karin Smit & Uitvaartcentrum Middenmeer

Zielhuis Funeral

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Questions people ask

How much does a funeral cost in Amsterdam?

How soon after a death must a funeral or cremation take place?

What paperwork does a family need to arrange a funeral?

What happens if the person who died was not Dutch and needs to be sent home?

Does Dutch funeral insurance cover the cost?

Can the same funeral home arrange both cremation and burial?