Crematorium
Cremation has become significantly more common in Finland and is now as popular an option as coffin burial. Choosing a crematorium, understanding the cremation process and the options for ash placement are important decisions for which this guide provides clear answers.
Several crematoria operate across Finland. Cremation is usually carried out within a few days of the burial permit, and the ashes can be placed in an urn grave, memorial grove or scattered with the landowner's permission. By law, ashes must be placed within one year of cremation.
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Frequently asked questions
How does cremation differ from coffin burial?
In cremation, the deceased is incinerated in a crematorium furnace and the ashes are placed in an urn grave, memorial grove or scattered. In coffin burial, the deceased is lowered into the ground in a coffin.
How long does cremation take?
The cremation process itself takes 1–2 hours. Cremation is usually carried out within a few days of the burial permit.
What happens to the ashes?
The ashes are handed over to the family for urn burial, memorial grove or scattering. By law, ashes must be placed within one year of cremation.