After a death, time seems to behave in unexpected ways. For some, everything feels as though it has come to a standstill, while for others, the days pass surprisingly quickly. In those first days, one question often comes to mind: how long after a death does the funeral actually take place? The legal time frame at a glance Minimum: 36 hours after the death Maximum: six working days after the death The day of death itself is not included Weekends and public holidays are not counted as working...