Register a businessas a Funeral director
The funeral business is a craft-like trade (Annex B of the Crafts Code (Handwerksordnung)): no master craftsman title needed. Transfers and storage are governed by the funeral laws of the individual states.
What applies to a Funeral director
The funeral business is a craft-like trade (Annex B of the Crafts Code (Handwerksordnung)): no master craftsman title needed. Transfers and storage are governed by the funeral laws of the individual states.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Bestattungsgewerbe
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- Craft without master craftsman requirement
- Chamber
- Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer)
- Form
- GewA 1, the same nationwide
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Funeral director?
No. The craft doesn't need a licence, and no master craftsman title is required.
Which chamber am I a member of as a Funeral director?
The Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer). The trade office registers you there itself.
What does registering through GEWA24 cost?
Our service fee is 39,90 €. On top of that comes the trade office's fee as per its bylaws. The office sends you the fee notice.