Funeral wishes: what exactly do you need?
We ask you what the funeral director would ask, write it all down, keep it where you will find it when you need it, and make sure your family knows.
Everyone wants to be ready for an emergency, family included.
Sadly, very few are.
Haba makes sure everyone knows what to do and where everything is when it happens.
What have you actually sorted out?
For your mum, your dad, your partner, your kids. Or for yourself.
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“I’ve been meaning to do this for ages.”
Sound familiar? Haba helps you get ready for when it matters.
How it worksWhere would you start?
Wherever you start, Haba helps you get it done step by step.
Decide the important details.
Haba goes through every important question you need to be ready for.
Create the funeral instructions.
Haba drafts the funeral instructions, ready to be signed.
When it happens, everything is ready.
All important documents are in Haba, with a note on where the paper original is. When it happens, you know right away whom to call and what to do.
Get quotes from funeral homes.
Haba can even get quotes from funeral homes for you and pick the best one automatically.
Sort out one thing after another.
With Haba, you and your family are prepared.
Question 1 of 20Do you want a burial or a cremation?“Cremation. And then next to Dad in the woodland cemetery.”
Question 7Who should lead the service?“Reverend Kessler, if she’s still around.”
Question 12Who should be told right away?
Questions sent to Erika · WhatsApp
Funeral instructions
I, Erika von Musterfrau, née Kühn, born 14 March 1941 in Hanover, residing at Musterstraße 100, 12345 Musterburg, set out the following for my funeral.
1. Funeral and grave
TypeI would like to be cremated.
PlaceMusterburg woodland cemetery
HeadstoneA flat stone with only my name and the years.
2. Farewell and service
ServiceSmall, Protestant, in the cemetery chapel.
FlowersWhite roses. Instead of wreaths, please donate to the Musterburg hospice.
4. Who decides
DecidesMy son Thomas von Musterfrau. He decides anything not covered here.
Musterburg, 4 October 2026
Place, date
Place, date
Erika von MusterfrauSignature
Signed · original kept by Thomas
When Erika von Musterfrau dies
What to do first and where everything is.
First steps
1Call a doctor. At night and at weekends: 116 117
2Call Bestattungshaus Musterruh: 030 23125456
3Call Thomas von Musterfrau. He decides anything still open: +49 171 3920042
Where everything is
InstructionsOriginal kept by Thomas von Musterfrau
ID cardHandbag in the hallway
Birth certificate“Family” folder, living room cabinet
Funeral insurance“Insurance” folder, desk
As of 5 October 2026
Bestattungshaus MusterruhChosen · all costs included
3.180 €Muster Bestattungenwithout cemetery fees, follow-up question drafted
2.890 €Pietät Musterburgnot chosen
3.640 €Muster Bestattungen looks cheaper but leaves out the cemetery fees. With all costs included, Musterruh is the cheapest.
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Erika’s funeral wishes · done
Why Haba Nest exists
“I built Haba
because my mother
needed help.”
I wanted to know what was sorted, find papers again and get things done without starting from scratch every time.
FelixFounder of Haba Nest
What Haba can prepare for you
From the blog
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Documents · article in German
Sorting care papers: how families keep track of what matters
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Who are you responsible for?
Your mum, your dad, your family, or yourself.
Start with Haba