Back to overviewChapter 12 · A secular state and a multi-religious country
Vem betalar begravningsavgiften i Sverige?
Who pays the burial fee (begravningsavgift) in Sweden?
- 1Bara medlemmar i Svenska kyrkan och i andra registrerade trossamfund i SverigeOnly members of the Church of Sweden and of other registered faith communities in Sweden
- 2Bara den som har valt en religiös begravningOnly those who have chosen a religious funeral
- ✓Alla som är folkbokförda i Sverige, oavsett religionEveryone registered as resident in Sweden, whatever their religion
- 4Ingen – begravningar bekostas helt av kommunen och regionenNo one - funerals are paid for entirely by the municipality and the region
Correct answer: Everyone registered as resident in Sweden, whatever their religion
The burial fee is paid through the tax system and pays for a grave and premises for everyone, whatever their faith. The church fee is separate and paid only by members.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 12. En sekulär stat och ett mångreligiöst land