Young entrepreneur starts innovative funeral business in Berggiesshübel

Young entrepreneur starts innovative funeral business in Berggiesshübel

In the picturesque Berggiesshübel, Francie Adrian is fulfilling her long-held dream and opening her own funeral home on November 1, 2025. At the age of 33, the committed woman took the step into self-employment and wanted to make a mark in the funeral industry.

Berggiesshübel will not only be the company's location for Francie, but also a temporary office and warehouse while the renovation work at the main branch in Königstein is still being completed. This should ideally open its doors in February 2026. Nevertheless, Berggiesshübel remains an important location for funeral homes, as coffins can be viewed there, including an innovative pine coffin with a chameleon finish and the world's first coffin made of mushrooms. Those interested can get an impression of Francie's offerings before the official opening.

Sustainability in focus

A particularly environmentally friendly option is the mushroom coffin, which is made from local mushrooms and recycled hemp fibers. This coffin grows in just seven days and disintegrates naturally within 45 days of burial. Francie Adrian not only offers an innovative burial option, but also a sustainable alternative that takes into account the trend towards organic burials. Urns made of the same material are also available and are becoming increasingly popular.

In addition to the traditional burial, Francie also plans alternative types of burial such as tree burial, which is a natural and dignified option. In this variant, which is only possible after cremation, the ashes are placed in a biodegradable urn and symbolize the circle of life by being laid to rest under a tree or in burial forests. Tree burial is becoming increasingly popular, especially among those who value nature as part of their grieving process. There are various options, including community trees, anonymous burials and the option to bury the ashes in your own garden.

A look into the future

With her funeral home, Francie Adrian is taking a step into an industry that is not only characterized by tradition, but also offers more and more room for innovation. Her approach combines individual wishes with a clear focus on sustainability and modern forms of grief management. It will be exciting to see how their company develops in the coming months and what impact their environmentally conscious approach could have on local funeral culture.

In recent years, the region around Königstein has become a destination for funeral offerings that go beyond the classic methods. With the opening of Francie's business, this development will be further strengthened and could help to further raise awareness of sustainable burial alternatives. As the Sächsische Zeitung reports, this is a step that is not only a topic of conversation in Berggiesshübel. Tree burial also remains a conscious choice for many.

While the funeral industry is changing, one thing is clear: Francie Adrian will contribute to enriching the industry with her breath of fresh air and unconventional approach. The doors in Berggiesshübel are opening soon, and we can't wait to see what the future holds!