Bornkamp cemetery closes: Graves move to thefteich!

Bornkamp cemetery closes: Graves move to thefteich!

in Altona, Hamburg, there are massive changes: the Bornkamp park cemetery is closed, and this affects almost 1,000 graves. According to a report of the Evangelisch- Lutheran parish association Altona promises to design the transition of the graves dignified and free of charge. Until the end of the year, the relatives concerned have time to make their decision. A compulsory ambay, although legally possible, should be avoided if possible.

The story of the Bornkamp cemetery

The Bornkamp cemetery has a long history that goes back to 1880. The cemetery has not been open to new graves since 2011 and has been led since then. With its old linden avenues and botanical rarities, the system not only offers space for the calm of the deceased, but also habitat for many wild animals such as squirrels and hedgehogs. The final resting place of many, including the well -known Hamburg journalist Theodor Zeise, is located near the central chapel.

"Some graves will stay on the premises," said those responsible. These are mostly among the deceased people whose relatives can no longer be found. The cemetery with its 9.5 hectares is transformed into a green "oasis" after the closure. The planned concept provides to dedicate the area of ​​environmental education and nature conservation while a development is not intended.

trends in the funeral culture

Banned, many look at the current trends in the funeral landscape. Statista reports of a noticeable decline in church burials in Germany and a simultaneous increase in urn burials. A good 74 percent of the respondents of a survey hold the compulsory cemetery, which prescribes physical burial in a defined public place, to be outdated.

In a world, where more and more people are turning away from traditional forms of funeral, alternative burial types such as natural or fire burials have a boom. These trends also influence the planning of the cemeteries that have to adapt to the market needs. While the costs of a classic funeral increase to around 13,000 euros, many people are looking for cost -saving alternatives.

During this time of change, the Bornkamp cemetery becomes a symbol of the changing dealings with death and grief in our society. A farewell that is more than just a tombstone - it is about the memory that lives in our hearts.