About Muistovalkea
Our mission
Muistovalkea.fi provides clear, reliable and up-to-date information about funeral matters in Finland. Our goal is to help people during difficult times by providing practical guidance and information. Content is not directed by commercial operators.
Content in numbers
- 120 knowledge base articles in 6 categories
- 73 city guides across 7 topics
- 19 regional centres by province
What we cover
The site has practical guides on organising a funeral, burial and cremation, the estate inventory and handling an estate, inheritance tax, and coping with grief. It also includes a glossary, city guides and calculators. Use the links below to go straight to each section.
Editorial policy
Our content is based on Finnish legislation (particularly the Funeral Act 457/2003, Code of Inheritance 40/1965), official sources (DVV, Tax Administration) and industry organisation guidelines. We do not recommend funeral homes or other industry service providers. Read more about our editorial principles
Independence
Muistovalkea.fi is independent and does not receive payments from funeral homes, parishes or other industry operators, and content is not tailored to the wishes of any commercial operator. Arkijuristi is a sister service of Muistovalkea, and we always say so when we link to it.
Update process
Articles are reviewed regularly to update legislative changes and practices. The publication date and last update of each article are shown on the page.
Contact
Feedback and correction suggestions are welcome. Go to the contact form