Crematorium Permit

A crematorium permit (crematoriumvergunning) is a permit required for operating a crematorium in the Netherlands. The Funeral Services Act (Wet op de lijkbezorging) regulates the conditions under which a crematorium may operate.

This permit is issued by the municipality and aims to ensure that the operation of a crematorium complies with legal requirements in the areas of spatial planning, environment, and respectful handling of the deceased. Applicants are typically organizations or legal entities that wish to establish or operate a crematorium.

Requirements

  • Legal entity: The applicant must be a legal entity
  • Location: The crematorium must comply with spatial requirements of the zoning plan
  • Environment: The facility must meet environmental requirements, including emission standards
  • Dignity: The facility must meet requirements for decent and dignified funeral services

Procedure

  • Application: Submit a permit application to the municipality
  • Assessment: The municipality assesses the application based on the Funeral Services Act and other relevant regulations
  • Timeline: The processing time is determined by the municipality
  • Decision: After assessment, a decision is made on granting or refusing the permit