An Ehrengrab is a distinction granted by certain German, Swiss and Austrian cities to one of their citizens for extraordinary services or achievements in their lifetime. If there are no descendants or institutions to care for the gravesite, the communities or cities will take responsibility for the grave and for financing its care. Many ehrengrabs (Ehrengräber) also serve to document cultural history; for example, when a cemetery containing artistically notable graves is closed and the graves are moved at public expense.

The basic details of the awarding, financing and care of honorary graves are similarly handled in all German-speaking countries. Berlin and Vienna maintain the largest number of such sites.