Compliance

Compliance-Check

Understand the emission rules, permits and water-cremation status in your country, then make sure your tender covers every compliance point.

Step 1

Country checker

Legal framework

Federal emission control law with a specific ordinance for crematoria (27. BImSchV); burial and cremation law is set by each federal state.

Emission requirements

Strict limits for dust, carbon monoxide, organic carbon and dioxins/furans; continuous monitoring is commonly required.

Permits to plan for

Immission-control approval plus state-level cremation/burial rules; expect stack height and noise assessments.

Wasserkremation

Under discussion / review

Alkaline hydrolysis is not an established route under most state burial laws; check the relevant state.

  • Ask suppliers for references in German plants with 27. BImSchV compliance
  • Budget for continuous emission monitoring
  • Confirm state rules on ash handling

Editorial orientation, reviewed November 2026. Not legal advice — rules are often regional and change; confirm with your competent authority. See also news & regulation.

Step 2

Tender compliance checklist

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