Dignified accompaniment: undertaker in Lower Austria in focus

Dignified accompaniment: undertaker in Lower Austria in focus

In Lower Austria, the support of mourners is a serious and sensitive business in burial. Governers attach great importance to personal advice and compassion in order to support the bereaved in their hardest time. "The advice has to take place between people. Artificial intelligence cannot offer help," explains Katharina Strack-Dewanger, the state guild master of the Lower Austrian undertakers. This human proximity is considered particularly valuable by those affected, as a current survey by the Marketinstitut shows.

The undertaker are responsible for the dignity of the deceased seriously. They offer sensitive use and ensure smooth planning and implementation of burials that take into account the individual wishes of the relatives.

popular forms of burial

The funeral forms can be observed: the fire burial has gained in popularity in recent years and is now almost on par with the classic burials. Funeral celebrations after the cremation are also increasingly common, while urn burials without ceremony have growing demand.

Another reason to joy for the undertaker in the region is the recognition of their craft by UNESCO. The Lower Austrian funeral system has recognized this as an intangible cultural heritage. "This award shows that the powerful and respectful adoption of deceased represents a deeply rooted tradition," emphasizes Strack-Dewanger and adds that to improve professional standards from August 2024 undertakers can lead to a championship title. This championship title is a sign of high quality and professionalism in the funeral industry.

A total of 136 funeral companies work in Lower Austria, which take care of the concerns of the mourners with dedication. The importance and respect for death and the deceased characterize this industry and strengthen its reputation in society.

The upgrading and quality of this service underline the social importance that the burial and dealing with grief are. As the undertaker show in their daily actions, human interaction and respectful dealings are at the center of their work in difficult times.