The right holder is the person who holds the burial rights (the leaseholder). The right holder has a significant say in what happens to the grave. For example, they decide who may be buried in the grave and for how long. They also decide what will be inscribed on the grave.
The cemetery administrator will listen to the next of kin and not to other people. There are, however, exceptions: your wishes must comply with the law as well as with the additional rules set out in the cemetery’s regulations.
If there are any costs involved, the rights holder is also responsible for them. The rights holder therefore has both rights and obligations.
The family must ensure that there is always a tenant who is still alive.
Conditions
The right to a grave may be transferred by the holder to their spouse or civil partner, or to a blood relative or relative by marriage up to and including the third degree. The transfer is only possible if the new holder consents to it.
Consent of the new beneficiary
Following the application by the current rights holder, the consent of the new rights holder is required. After submitting the application, the current rights holder will receive an acknowledgement of receipt containing the case number. The new rights holder will need this case number when ‘Burial plot transfer confirmation form ‘. To do this, the new beneficiary must log in using DigiD.
Confirmation of request for transfer of burial rights
Once the application from the current rights holder has been received and the new rights holder has given their consent, both will receive a confirmation of the request to transfer the burial rights.
Conditions
Following the death of the entitled person, the right to the private grave may be transferred to the spouse or civil partner, or to a relative by blood or marriage up to and including the third degree. This is only possible if the application is made within one year of the entitled person’s death. Transfer to a person other than those referred to in the previous sentence is only possible if there are compelling reasons.
If the current holder of the burial rights has died, the funeral director may submit a request to transfer the burial rights to a new holder. This request is then submitted at the same time as the notification of burial or cremation Done. The new beneficiary will then receive a letter confirming the transfer of the burial rights.
If you have any questions about renewing your grave lease, please contact our cemetery administration. Get in touch.
The fee for transferring the burial rights is €38.00.
Private individuals should make the payment via iDeal using the online form ‘Transfer of burial rights’. The costs are payable by the new rights holder. If it transpires that you are not, in fact, the new rights holder, the costs will not be refunded.
If you are unsure whether you are the next of kin, please contact the cemetery administration on 14 055 or bpa@apeldoorn.nl.
Companies will be sent an invoice at a later date.
For further information, please visit the Cemetery management regulation 2018 consult. Article 20 explains the transfer of granted rights.