Gadebusch Cemetery: 180,000 euros for new paths and better accessibility!

Gadebusch Cemetery: 180,000 euros for new paths and better accessibility!

A lot is happening in Gadebusch: For the first time in decades, the network of paths in the city's cemetery is being renewed. The parish and the city have provided an investment sum of around 180,000 euros for the extensive renovation. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2025, carried out by LUT Landschafts- und Umwelttechnik GmbH Gadebusch. Depending on weather conditions, the work is expected to be completed in 2025 Northern Courier reported.

Dr. Gerhard Schotte from the cemetery commission emphasizes that the condition of the paths has suffered greatly due to persistent erosion. In order to counteract this problem, several hundred meters of the main paths are being renovated. Newly paved, two meter wide paths will significantly improve the cemetery. There will also be adjustments to the paths to avoid damage to the tree roots. Undertaker Tino Kobold expects that these measures will not only fix the unevenness, but will also make walking much easier for walker users.

A look into cemetery culture

But the Gadebusch cemetery is not only struggling with structural problems. It is also an important historical document of the city's history. Many professions that once played a role in the development and expansion of the city are listed on the gravestones, including health councilor, city councilor and teacher. Cemetery culture is showing a remarkable shift towards anonymity and alternative forms of burial are becoming increasingly popular. This development is also reflected in the graves, which are covered in ivy and often have unknown names. On the top level of the cemetery there are also 21 war graves from the Second World War, which are well maintained and leave a strong impression, she says Maurine Radegast.

A cultural meeting place

The cemetery culture in Germany, like them too UNESCO describes includes much more than just the place of burial. It is a space for individual processing of grief, a place of remembrance and a social meeting place. The design of the graves is often seen as a garden of remembrance, while the care of the traditional customs and knowledge in burial, landscape planning and stonemasonry are passed on and preserved. A remarkable open space for cultural development, which is also reflected in the Gadebusch cemetery.

For anyone interested, there is also the brochure “Parkfriedhof Gadebusch” in the Schnürl und Müller bookstore, which contains comprehensive information about the grave culture, different types of burial and personalities who found their final resting place in Gadebusch. The cemetery therefore remains not only a place of remembrance, but also an exciting chapter in the city's history.