A silver wedding.
Twenty-five years.
How old have we grown, huh?
It seems like we don't pay attention anymore ...
… And then suddenly 25 years flew by.
Just suddenly.
Do you know what that means?
That we enjoyed it to the fullest.
Yes, right?
Stephan ...
…this is for you.
DJ Tonio.
I know you better than you know yourself I know your annoyances and hobbies
I know you hate my mom and that you hold my ass when I sleep
I know you smell your socks and Brigitte is reading in the toilet
I know you through and through and that's why I love you
and of the last 25 years
I only regret five years
Are you ready now? We want to drink.
I want to be with you forever
as I head for an abyss you stand there to receive me
you will always be there for me what we have, I like so much
and so it must always be
never leave me alone
and every time I walk away you always take me home again
I think our neighbor is handsome and you knew that soon
because I've read your emails ... -Take your clothes off.
Is that supposed to be… Seriously?
I sing a love song to my husband.
Shit stuff.
Our guests miss you.
Liar.
You're right.
I'd like you to come.
I'm not interested.
I am very happy here.
I want you to finish my song.
Not today.
The party is calling.
Different idea. You stay here and we bounce like we're 24 again.
Great idea. -Yes?
But first we must away from our dear family and guests.
Yes. Let's get them out now.
I participate.
Thank you for ridding me of my mother. -No problem honey.
It wasn't great but at least it was over quickly.
Shouldn't I learn to take care of myself?
Yes, maybe in two years. -I don't understand what your problem is.
You're 15.
But I'm going camping for a weekend with friends at a lake.
I know. That means LSD, sex and drowning in the lake.
You're the most worthless bastard of this shit world.
Love you too. Sleep tight. -Shut up. Drop dead.
You're the most worthless bastard of this shit world.
That's another compliment.
You could have said something too. -No.
No, I am happy that I'm not the bad guy.
Do not be sad. He's not leaving yet.
He'll be here for a while. -Yes.
One Judith called.
Judith? Judith Fazius. Our daughter. -Yes, that's our daughter.
You get the greetings. -Thanks.
That's so thoughtful of her, isn't it?
Twenty-five years.
Do you regret it?
No. Five or six years at the most.
Don't say anything wrong.
What do you think?
What? Come with me.
Yes, why not? Perhaps…
Is it that urgent? Okay then.
So that's it.
A suggestion. I'm going first ...
…undress...
... then put on my anti-wrinkle cream ...
... then take out my dentures, what I put in the teeth cleaner.
That's really important. And I turn out the lights just to be sure ...
... and then we'll see ... Excuse me… what is happening.
I'm waiting for you there. We'll see what happens.
Very funny.
I'm waiting for you. Hurry up. I don't have much time left.
Good, off with those compression stockings.
Well…
…I'm ready.
Okay sweetheart. I'm done with it.
Good.
Now that the guests have left ...
… Anal sex seems nice to me.
Come on.
Borowski here. The undertaker. You called.
Yes? So you have found another funeral director?
But I'm almost home to you. Yes of course.
Damn. They called Eitner.
We can try, can't we?
Am I left here?
Ronnie. Should I turn left? -Okay.
What 'ok'? Yes or no? -No idea.
You have to show me the way. That's what that thing is for.
Goddamn. Left…
Poop. We have to turn right.
That's my body.
Ready?
Good.
Mrs. Fazius. Borowski, the undertaker. Sorry for your loss.
No, I'm just a friend. Come on in.
Good.
Good morning. -Borowski.
Borowski? -The undertaker.
I thought it would be Eitner. Doesn't matter either.
What was it?
An aneurysm. He died instantly. Not a bad death, if you ask me.
Thanks. -Bye.
Nice apartment.
Come on. Come with me.
Mrs. Fazius.
Borowski, the undertaker. My sincere condolences.
Are you also in mourning? Or why are you there like that?
Excuse me? -What are you waiting for?
There is no point in being sad.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
When my father was still alive we were lord and master.
You can only dream of the funerals we arranged.
But you know how it is now.
People no longer know how someone should be properly buried.
Yes I know…
Maybe we'll get lucky.
After all, he was a dentist.
BOROWSKI JOURNEY CARE SINCE 1809
See you soon.
Hello Darling.
We have a new task. We just picked him up.
Congratulations.
Do not you dare.
It could be a lot. A dentist.
That is not nothing.
Come here. Come on.
Come to me.
Serious?
They are all ugly.
Who makes those things?
What does the designer of that urn think of when he goes home?
He cannot be happy.
Urns in the colors of your team? Serious? -That is popular with football fans.
We have to do it differently.
Stephan was special.
This should not become a boring funeral. It must be special.
I don't want people sitting there getting bored ...
Do you get what I mean? -Yes, I think so.
It must be a party. It must ...
Do you understand?
I think so.
With music and dance and lots of flowers.
With a fanfare for example. Can you arrange that?
A live band?
I have to call some people for that, but of course you can.
We also need to have a theme, right?
Yes, a theme. -To show who he was. Hey, Tonio?
How was daddy?
No idea. He was a dentist. Make something up yourself.
Hi, Anthony. Listen…
I unexpectedly had to return to Berlin.
My father passed away and…
It actually is.
No, I'm fine. It is…
The end is near. - Fuck off, bum.
Damn. Yes, your end is near, you bastard.
What an asshole.
Ant… Shit. God, I hate Berlin.
Hello, Judith.
Sorry for your loss. -Yes.
How is she doing?
Come in.
I spoke to Borowski again. - Not good, right?
We arrange the music ourselves.
We can study something together. -Please do not.
Dad would have liked that. -Karla?
What is it?
You are here.
I am glad you are here.
You do not look good.
Come on, sit down.
Oh God.
I've already done most of it, but ...
But seriously. Surely all that bureaucracy is German?
Snot nose. Everything good?
Sorry.
That's Daddy's chair.
Some people still say that everything used to be better.
People used to spend a lot to funerals.
That's true, but then a funeral was a status symbol.
We want it so easy for our customers make it possible to choose a funeral.
That means ready-made funerals that appear to be unique.
Transparent prices and above all ...
I don't need a lecture about our industry. Just tell me what you want.
Mr. Borowski, I want you ...
… Is part of the Eitner family.
You will find our offer very generous.
Family? Right.
Mr. Eitner.
I was eight when my father showed me a body for the first time.
I had to help wash him. Then he said:
'Pay attention, Andreas. You will do this for the rest of your life. '
He had the case then taken from his father.
I was apprenticed here and worked for 20 years ...
… And 15 years ago my father gave the case to me.
My father continued to work in the business until he died.
My mother worked here until she died my wife works here, as does my son.
I think that's family.
I don't need more family.
Mr. Borowski, you realize that your business concept has no future.
I hope you calm think about my offer.
Mr. Eitner, maybe I wasn't clear enough.
Get out of my funeral home.
We cremate him. Why should we choose clothes for him?
We want him to look good ...
… And wears his favorite clothes.
He doesn't care anymore. We can't see it either.
Maybe the leather jacket? -No.
Why not? He liked it. - Exactly.
That's right. That's what it seemed as if he were in a midlife crisis.
I was always ashamed when he wore it.
I'll take a look.
Besides, I would be allowed to say goodbye to him?
What do you mean?
Can I see Dad one more time?
No idea. I think so. I'm asking the undertaker.
Thanks.
Which is good.
Very well.
You will be a good undertaker turn into.
I'm going to smoke. -Okay.
Your father is dressed.
His eyes are closed. We always do that if the family wants to see the body.
Okay, okay. I will go with you or would you rather be alone?
Alone, please.
Take your time and yell if you need anything. I'm here.
You can just walk straight ahead. -Thanks.
Good.
I just wanted ...
No worries. I'm not going to talk to you or anything. I…
Sorry I…
I'm ready. -Was everything okay?
Well, with your father. How he looked.
Oh yeah.
Yes, I think so.
Good. Day. -Day.
My condolences, by the way. -Thanks.
Is something wrong? -No.
Major customers, okay? -Yes.
So this is it.
It's a beautiful place. Thanks.
No thanks.
What do you think?
It is beautiful.
As you asked, there is enough room for nine people.
So it is for all of us?
Nobody forces you.
Have you planned our funerals too? -No one is forcing you.
By the way, nine is a stupid number. Did you include grandchildren too?
I didn't count anything. Nobody forces you, I already said.
Sorry. There is no light coming through the trees. - You just thought it was beautiful.
It wasn't my grave then. -Yes or no?
No. -Tonio.
He's not even listening.
There is a grave for two there.
It is also a bit sunnier there. -That sounds good.
Come with me.
Is everything alright?
What is it?
Should there be something then?
Well…
You sit in your dark room all day staring at the ceiling.
As if you were waiting for your death.
And frankly it already smells of death here.
Or have you found something really interesting on the ceiling?
Maybe something you want to share with me?
You know what the last was that I said to Dad?
Yes, something like:
“You're the most worthless bastard of this shit world.
Shut up.'
Exactly. Always will my last words are to him.
That is why we are holding a funeral.
So that we have the right words to be able to say goodbye.
You know I need you now.
In all this.
You know what?
We should be eating a lot of candy now.
Dad can't complain about it anymore.
Do you know what he always said?
"Do you know what sugar does to your teeth?"
Hi sweety.
Is everything alright?
We have decided that we ...
… Eat some candy.
What is that key for?
Could you .. U.S…
Can you please explain to us what u mean?
I mean the financial situation your mother's not exactly right.
How is that possible? My husband has always made good money.
That's right, but in the past two years he has earned considerably less.
And then there is the lifestyle ...
Life isn't fair, is it? From one day to the next ...
Horrible. No certainties ...
How drastic is this for her?
Well, in short:
You are not in debt but there is not much left.
Mrs. Fazius, okay.
I arranged everything and the funeral is exactly as we discussed.
Thanks. That is amazing. -It's only…
Due to your many wishes, the price has increased.
I wanted to make sure that you agree.
With this part.
Of course it is.
Beautiful.
I loved my husband and I want to that he will have the best funeral ever.
Here? -Yes.
It will be a great funeral service.
Awesome. Thanks.
Day. -Yes.
Mrs. Fazius.
One more thing.
I have a date for the cremation of your husband.
It is tomorrow afternoon.
If you or other family members would like to be there ...
… I have to pass that on now.
What?
The cremation is ... -No.
Absolutely not.
Okay. -Okay.
What can I say about Stephan?
He was a fantastic dentist ...
... a mediocre dancer ...
… And he was funny.
Sometimes even on purpose.
I have no idea how he did it but he was happy.
I think.
Seriously, what do I ... What do I have to tell people about you?
Stephan was a dentist.
He was a family man.
His last words were:
'Yes, why not?'
I remember you said, "Yes, I do."
Or was it even more then: 'Yes, why not?'
Can we talk for a minute? - Do you think that painting is crooked?
Not really.
I've looked at your finances. I have indicated where you can save money.
Just suggestions. It's okay if you take a look and think about what is possible.
I found an eight-year-old lease. I do not know what it is. A kind of garage.
Do you still need it?
Oh yeah. Yes, I know what this is.
It was for a friend. We don't need them anymore.
OK nice.
Then cancel the rent. -Okay.
RENT OF BUSINESS PROPERTIES
Hi sweety. Everything good?
I'm looking at some documents that we got from the accountant.
There is something very strange in between.
Stephan has spent the past two years barely made any money.
That's not right, right?
Vivian? -Hey, yes that ...
I leave our accountant take a look at it.
Yes, but the dental office did good business, right?
Yes. -Then what is the problem?
He didn't work much anymore. -Of course he worked a lot.
He went to work every day. What are you saying?
I thought you knew.
His name was still on the door but it was.
Do you mean my husband, the dentist, hasn't been a dentist for two years?
I…
Are you serious? -I don't know what to say.
Where was he when he wasn't at work? -No idea. He was your husband.
Sorry. -No, it's okay.
Maybe I can come by. -No, it's okay.
Damn.
What can I say about Stephan?
He was a dentist once in his life.
He had a teenage son, a moody daughter ...
… And an unbearable woman.
He was stuck the happiest man in the world.
What have you not told me?
A dentist comes home after work.
His wife asks:
'Why are you so late?'
The dentist says:
"This can hurt a bit, but…"
I'LL BE RIGHT BACK
Hello, Mrs. Fazius.
Where is my husband now? -Excuse me?
Where is my husband right now? -In the crematorium. Why? What is it?
Give me the address.
Hey. Can you help me?
I just ...
I get it. So no fanfare.
We will also delete this.
So now only two ...
… Flower arrangements? -Yes. Unfortunately there is no other option.
My mother's condition, her financial situation is ...
I'm going to try to cancel some orders but it may be too late.
And a funeral orator? Can you arrange that one for us?
My mother wanted to do it herself, but ...
I don't even know whether she can go to the funeral.
I'm going to take a look… Sorry. -Yes of course.
Is everything alright? -I feel wonderful. And you?
Listen.
You do everything very well with Karla.
Thanks. -Listen to me.
We'll get through it together, okay?
'We'?
You haven't been here in five years. You came three times a year. Where were you?
Now you come here and you suddenly want to take over.
Drop dead. Screw you.
Mrs. Fazius?
I don't know if you can hear me.
I just wanted to say I'm sorry it turned out like this.
I understand your daughter's decision ...
… But it would be a nice funeral have been for your husband.
I see he meant a lot to you.
I would like that too.
Mr. Sonnabend, I have a question. I need a funeral orator quickly.
Mr. Elster, how are you? Yes, people always die.
Yes, Mr. Kaneti, I'm still alive.
It's Wednesday at 11am. No, next Wednesday.
If we shorten the speech, can something be arranged with the price?
Only for Eitner?
Priests or pastors are not an option.
Mrs. Schneider.
I need a funeral orator. A woman. Of course I immediately thought of you.
Food.
Do you come?
Yes I'm coming.
Lick my ass.
'Affordable.'
Goddammekrakepitte.
I'm going to clean up your plate.
I'll be right there, honey.
The Fazius funeral is getting much smaller than we thought.
Hadn't they already signed? -Yes, but what can I do?
The widow has money problems and a nervous breakdown.
You are her undertaker. Not her priest or boyfriend, right?
So you owned yourself to celebrate the day?
I'll clean up downstairs.
Are you full yet?
Thanks, Ronnie.
Call Eitner again.
What's the problem?
You can still work here.
Ronnie can still work here. Then we have some certainty.
I'm not selling it.
This is my family business. I inherited it from my father.
He inherited it from his father. And someday my son will inherit it. Period.
Stepson.
Dear attendees, we are here today to say goodbye to Steffen Fazius.
Stephan Fazius.
Stephan Fazius. Damn.
Dear attendees ...
Dear misers ...
This is my last funeral because I have had enough of you.
If it were possible, would you wrap your loved ones in toilet paper ...
… And buried them for 2.50 euros.
But Andi is tired of it. Take care of your own business.
Are you ready? We have to go.
Come on.
One day you wake up ...
… Or don't you wake up.
The birds are singing, just like yesterday.
Nothing changes in that routine.
Only you are gone.
You are now free.
And our tears wish you happiness.
Dear attendees ...
We just took a look in the life of Steffen Fazius.
His family. His career.
His life path.
Before we go out ...
... to donate his ashes to the earth ...
… I would like to give you time for a moment of reflection ...
... for your own thoughts ...
... feelings ...
… Who are connected with Steffen.
Sorry, Stephan.
What is all this?
Do you have any sense ...
… Of what happened?
The best man in the history of the world ...
Mrs. Fazius. -…is dead.
Mrs. Fazius. -What is it? Sit down.
Please. Get sober.
It flies by.
You have such a good time together.
You experience great things together.
You are going to live together.
You have super kids.
You're getting married.
You go on vacation together. You are moving.
You argue.
You make amends.
And then…
Then the bastard says goodbye.
End of story.
And then you ask yourself:
Goods...
…we...
…happy?
Couldn't we have had a better life?
And the answer is:
I do not know.
I don't know.
I have to stop this. The next one is already waiting.
I...
I made a promise to Stephan ...
This must be inappropriate, but I don't care.
I know you better than you know yourself I know your annoyances and hobbies
I know you hate my mom and that you hold my ass when I sleep
I know you smell your socks and Brigitte is reading in the toilet
I know you through and through
and that's why I love you
what we have, I like so much and so it must always be
never leave me alone
Yes. This breaks my heart, but ...
... the Götz family is waiting outside. They have been very patient.
So I want to ask you to work together go outside with the deceased ...
Daddy…
… Thought it was a nice speech.
That was no mean feat.
I've never seen such a funeral.
What are you doing here?
Your mother wrote to me.
Really?
How is Karla doing?
I have no idea.
All in all it was ok.
I was at peace with it.
The speech was a bit short, but what should I say?
Many people gave me their condolences afterwards.
But don't think that I'm done with it.
Maybe I should start a career in funeral orations.
I mean, I have to support a family now, right?
However?
Borowski Funeral Services. -Hello, this is Karla Fazius.
I gave the eulogy for my husband. - Of course, Mrs. Fazius. I know.
I still feel guilty ... -It is well.
I know how important this funeral was for you.
There is only one chance to say goodbye. -Yes, okay. You screwed up, yes.
Yes, but no one is perfect.
You did a really, really good job.
Thanks.
No, it was special.
Good that you said that ...
… Because I've been thinking.
I think I'm good at it.
In which?
Subtitled by: Jasmijn de Korte