Cremation services in Lohja (approx. 46,000 residents). Information about the cremation process, timelines and ash placement in the Uusimaa region.
Muistovalkea · Updated 2026-03-01
The deceased's or family's wish for cremation and obtaining the burial permit.
Nearest crematorium and timelines in the Uusimaa region.
How cremation works, duration and practices.
Urn burial, memorial grove or scattering in the Uusimaa region.
Crematorium locations vary. You can find the crematorium serving the Uusimaa region through the parish or funeral home.
Cremation is usually carried out within a few days of the burial permit. The cremation process itself takes about 1–2 hours.
The ashes are placed in an urn grave, memorial grove or scattered according to the deceased's wishes. Ashes must be placed or handed over within one year of cremation.
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