Funeral arrangements

Support at every stage

Losing a loved one is one of life's most painful ordeals. Pompes Funèbres Calmes supports you with professionalism, compassion, and kindness to organize a funeral that fully respects the wishes of the deceased and their family. Our commitment extends from immediate care to complex administrative procedures, including national or international repatriation if necessary. We offer a comprehensive, transparent service perfectly tailored to your situation.

First Steps After a Death

As soon as the death is announced, our team gently guides you through the urgent steps:

Declaration of death to the authorities
Implementation of initial arrangements
Coordination with relevant institutions

Our team is available 24/7 to ensure a prompt and peaceful process, allowing you to focus on remembrance in complete serenity.

Preparing the Deceased with Respect and Dignity

We take care of the washing and presentation of the body with the utmost respect for family traditions and personal or religious beliefs. The choice of coffin or urn is made according to your preferences, with a complete range suitable for all budgets. Our advisors will guide you through this important selection with no pressure.

Ceremony Organization

We support you in creating a ceremony that reflects the personality of the deceased—whether religious, secular, burial or cremation—and in choosing the location (church, crematorium, memorial space). All logistical aspects are managed with care and precision: funeral procession, floral arrangements, music selection, and meticulous preparation of the place of remembrance.

Pompes Funèbres Calmes is committed to turning these difficult moments into a peaceful and respectful tribute. With a team available 24/7, complete transparency on costs, and constant human and administrative support, we offer you the peace of mind needed to honor your loved one.

For any information or immediate assistance, please contact us by phone or via our online form.

What is the average time between death and burial in Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg, the law requires that burial take place within 72 hours of death. For valid reasons (medical procedures, repatriation, etc.), this period may be extended by an additional 72 hours. This legal timeframe allows families to complete administrative formalities, organize the ceremony, and inform relatives.

To reduce stress in advance, you can contact Calmes Funeral Services to prearrange your funeral: choose the coffin, location, type of ceremony, or transport. This provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones while respecting Luxembourg’s legal requirements.

Planning and organizing your funeral in advance: a gesture of peace of mind

Organizing your funeral while you are still alive is becoming increasingly common in Luxembourg. It allows everyone to express their wishes precisely while relieving their loved ones of the burden when the time comes. Making this choice provides a clear, calming framework that respects your personal wishes, whether it concerns the ceremony, the type of burial, the location, or even the administrative aspects.

Why plan your funeral while you are still alive?

Making arrangements in advance has many advantages. First, it prevents your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during a particularly painful time. By defining every detail of the funeral arrangements in advance, you spare them a significant emotional burden.

It is also a way to ensure that your choices will be respected. You are free to choose the type of ceremony (religious or secular), the burial or cremation site, the music or readings you prefer, and any services that are important to you. This freedom allows you to create a ceremony that truly reflects your personality.

Finally, planning your funeral in advance can also be a financially advantageous solution. By opting for a pre-need funeral plan, the costs are fixed in advance and protected from inflation. This ensures a transparent and worry-free funeral arrangement for your family.

How does pre-need funeral planning work?

Pre-need funeral planning is based on a personalized contract, drawn up according to your wishes. With the support of a specialized advisor, you define all the services necessary to organize your funeral: ceremony, transportation, care, choice of coffin or urn, flowers, announcements, etc. This document becomes the reference for carrying out your final wishes.

In Luxembourg, this type of contract is flexible: you can modify it at any time if your preferences change. This allows you to maintain complete control over the arrangements while benefiting from a clear and secure administrative framework.

Personalized and compassionate support

Choosing to pre-plan your funeral also means benefiting from professional support. Funeral advisors are there to listen, explain, guide, and formalize your choices with compassion. Their role is to help you approach this sensitive subject with serenity and to create a funeral plan that reflects your most personal wishes.

Planning your funeral in advance is an act of foresight, self-respect, and love for your loved ones. It's a way to protect those you love by offering them a clear and peaceful framework when the time comes.