Illustrative view of a peaceful cemetery path

Tell the funeral organiser at the outset if the family has no grave. Available options must be checked with the relevant cemetery operator. Do not assume every cemetery accepts new allocations or that an informal agreement reserves a place.

Start with the cemetery administration

JKP Pogrebne usluge states that, where a family has no grave, allocation based on the deceased person’s municipality of residence takes place at Nova Bežanija, Lešće, Zbeg and Orlovača. Confirm current requirements and availability for your case.

Prepare the deceased person’s residence details. Mention if the family is considering burial in another town or locality, so the correct administration can be contacted from the start.

A grave and the right to use it

JKP explains that graves are not bought and sold like private real estate. What matters is the registered holder of the right of use. Paying cemetery charges alone does not establish that right.

If someone offers to “sell a grave”, check with the cemetery administration before paying. Rely on official records and procedures, not an advertisement or verbal promise.

An older family grave

Gather the cemetery name, plot and grave number and any earlier documents. Ask the administration to check the registered holder, whether records need updating and the conditions for the proposed burial.

Start early if heirs live in different towns or countries. Ask exactly whose consent or which document is missing rather than having every relative collect the same paperwork.

Financial and practical questions

Ask for initial costs, lease charges and other fees to be distinguished. Record the period covered by each payment and how future obligations will be tracked. If relatives share the costs, agree who keeps the paperwork and receives notices.

Once the legal and organisational conditions are clear, consider visits and upkeep. Who will visit most often? What access do older relatives need? How will maintenance be arranged? These questions can help the family choose among the available options.

Does an existing family grave automatically allow another burial? No. The cemetery administration must check the conditions.

Can a funeral director authorise use of a grave? Records and eligibility are the cemetery operator’s responsibility. The director’s assistance is agreed separately.

When calling Silans on 060 164 1234, explain whether the family has a grave and which documents are available. This helps us begin with the options that are actually possible.

Sources and verification

Information checked on 22 September 2026.

Last updated: 22. 09. 2026. · For questions about your situation, call Silans.

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