Düsseldorf shows trends in funeral arrangements: Bright coffins, colorful urns, and ashes with new life. The funeral exhibition in Düsseldorf shows how individual and innovative the funeral industry is becoming. Many people want their urns to be buried in cemeteries, but also sea burials are becoming more popular. In Rhineland-Palatinate, it is now allowed under certain conditions to take the urn of the deceased person home. In North Rhine-Westphalia, this is not allowed yet. The desire to have one's loved ones close even after death is also the core of a business idea from Düsseldorf. The company shows on the exhibition urns from which trees grow, which can be planted in the garden. Those who do not have a garden can also use a cemetery in the district of Heinsberg. Legally, this is no problem, says Managing Director Edwin Otten. The ashes are first sent to Holland, where they are mixed with the earth of the planned tree. The process is even recorded for the bereaved by video. After consultation with the family, the tree is then brought home after five or six months. It can then be planted in the context of a funeral service. Another focus of the exhibition are new software for undertakers. Partly with the help of AI, the applications are intended to make their work easier, for example when contacting authorities. The time gained could be invested in conversations with the bereaved. The advisory need has increased significantly, says the association. A major issue is the question of what happens to the social media accounts of the deceased. A funeral director gave a simple tip on the Düsseldorf exhibition: Simply use a password manager and give the central password to a trusted family member. After death, this person can take care of maintenance or deletion of the accounts.