What to Do When Someone Dies — A Step-by-Step Guide
What to do when someone dies in the Czech Republic? A complete step-by-step guide — who to call, how to obtain a death certificate, choose a funeral service and apply for the funeral allowance.
A practical guide to help you find answers to important questions about organising a funeral in the Czech Republic.
A step-by-step guide through every phase of funeral organisation. From paperwork to choosing a funeral service.
Learn more →Current funeral service prices in the Czech Republic. Tips on saving and information about the state funeral allowance.
Learn more →Resources for those experiencing loss. Expert advice and contacts for support services.
Learn more →Organising a funeral
Step-by-step guide
Costs and prices
Current prices in the Czech Republic
Documents and legislation
Legal matters
Traditions and ceremonies
Religious and civil ceremonies
Grief and support
Psychological help
Digital memorial
Modern ways to preserve memories
Cremation
Procedure and costs
Gravestones and cemeteries
Selection and care
Funeral services by region
Funeral homes across the Czech Republic
Children and loss
Helping children through grief
Memorial days
Dusicky and other traditions
What to do when someone dies in the Czech Republic? A complete step-by-step guide — who to call, how to obtain a death certificate, choose a funeral service and apply for the funeral allowance.
How to arrange a funeral in the Czech Republic step by step: what to do after a death, documents to prepare, choosing a funeral service, and 2026 costs.
How much does a funeral cost in the Czech Republic in 2026? Cremation without a ceremony from 10,000 Kč, with a ceremony from 22,000 Kč. Full cost breakdown, city comparison and tips.
Cremation in the Czech Republic 2026: how it works, what it costs with or without a ceremony and where to place the urn. Full overview of prices and steps.
Funeral allowance 2026 in Czechia: a one-off 5,000 Kč benefit for bereaved families. Who is eligible, how to apply at the Úřad práce, what you need.
How to choose a reliable funeral service in the Czech Republic. A checklist of questions, warning signs, and practical advice to help you find a dignified provider.
Death certificate in the Czech Republic: who issues it, how to obtain it step by step, what it contains, and where you will need it. Guide to duplicates and clear tables.
Cremation without a ceremony in Czechia in 2026: costs of 10,000–22,000 Kč, the process step by step, options for the ashes and common questions.
What to do with ashes after cremation in Czechia: urn at home or in the garden, scattering, interment or columbarium. The law, deadlines and 2026 prices.