Crematorium

When the circle of life closes, the deceased is handed over to the elements at the funeral. Fire - Air - Water - Earth

Traditionally, cremation is the most frequently chosen form of burial in Thuringia.



We, the staff of the Jena Crematorium, offer a reverent and reliable service for relatives and morticians in a contemporary ambience in terms of design and function.



Since 2017, we have carried the "Controlled Crematorium" seal - awarded by the "Arbeitskreis Kommunaler Krematorien". The certification makes it clear that, in addition to the legal and environmental requirements, further ethical aspects are also taken into account during cremation.
"Controlled crematorium" seal of approval
© Working group of municipal crematoria

Crematorium

hufelandweg 4
07743 Jena
Germany
Phone
03641 4989-414
E-Mail
krematorium@jena.de

Operating hours:

Mon - Fri 07:00-16:00

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Participation in the cremation

Jena Crematorium offers relatives the opportunity to pay their last respects to their deceased during the cremation process. Here you can attend the entry of the coffin into the cremation facility in the modern crematorium in the closest circle of the family.

The rooms can be used beforehand for a funeral service with up to 15 guests.

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Foyer of the crematorium
Foyer of the crematorium
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Modern crematorium of the 21st century

The new crematorium at the North Cemetery in Jena opened in May 2016.

The modern building is more than just a functional structure. The rooms, with their generously proportioned windows and accent lighting, offer a view to the east over the Saale valley.

It meets the high technical and environmental requirements of our time.

Guided tours

We offer tours of the public and technical areas of the crematorium for school classes (from grade 5), trainees, volunteers, students and interested members of the public.

Please ask our crematorium staff for dates for the approx. 1-hour guided tour for groups of approx. 10 people.

Telephone 03641 4989-419
E-mail: krematorium@jena.de

Foyer in the crematorium
Exterior view of the crematorium
Visitors' room in the crematorium
Climate chambers in the crematorium
Arrival of a deceased person at the crematorium
Delivering mortician at the crematorium

With a share of over 95%, cremation is the most common type of burial in Jena.



Cremation is possible if
  • 48 hours have elapsed since the death occurred,
  • the post-mortem examination has been carried out
  • there is proof of the entry in the death register at the registry office
  • a written order for cremation has been submitted
  • the second post-mortem examination has been carried out successfully



The cremation takes place at a minimum of 850 degrees in a deck oven and lasts approx. 4 hours until the ashes are removed. The deceased is clearly identified by the consecutive numbering, which is also found on the fireclay stone on the coffin during cremation and is later placed in the urn with the ashes.

Any metallic cremation residue is disposed of properly.

The cost of cremation is EUR 270.00. Additional costs may be incurred for the storage of the deceased and the second post-mortem examination.

The delivery of deceased persons is possible for all morticians, there are no restrictions.

Placement in the climate chambers is possible by one person.

Regularly delivering morticians are granted 24-hour access.

The crematorium in Jena is located on the grounds of the Nordfriedhof cemetery.

Parking spaces are available "Am Nordfriedhof" at the ceremonial hall (distance to the crematorium 120 m) or at the main entrance of the Nordfriedhof "hufelandweg" (distance to the crematorium 285 m).

You will find disabled parking spaces directly at the crematorium.

Crematorium

hufelandweg 4
07743 Jena
Germany
Phone
03641 4989-414
E-Mail
krematorium@jena.de

Operating hours:

Mon - Fri 07:00-16:00