New splendor for Gadebusch cemetery: renovation and modern burials!

New splendor for Gadebusch cemetery: renovation and modern burials!

Something is happening in Gadebusch, as construction work on the local cemetery is progressing well. With a total volume of around 180,000 euros, the cemetery path network is being renewed for the first time in several decades. Around 50 percent of the project has already been completed and many thousands of paving stones have already been laid. The construction work, which is scheduled to last until November 2025, was financed by both the parish and the city of Gadebusch, so that both sides are investing equally in improving the facilities.

The new paths are an absolute benefit for the cemetery, which has suffered from severe erosion in the past. These made use significantly more difficult not only for pedestrians, but especially for walker owners. But now visitors can look forward to a more pleasant walking experience, and feedback from cemetery visitors has been consistently positive. Particularly worth mentioning is the merger of the two cemeteries of the city and the church, which have been under the sponsorship of the parish since January 1, 2024.

New burial forms and traditions

The structural changes are also accompanied by a rethinking of burial methods. Modern options such as urn partner graves, urn tree burials and traditional earth burials with a grave slab are now possible at the Gadebusch cemetery. There is also an informative brochure entitled “Parkfriedhof Gadebusch” in the Schnürl and Müller bookstore. This brochure not only covers the new forms of burial, but also offers exciting insights into the history of the cemetery, which is considered the city's history book.

This story can be clearly read on the tombstones. Former professions such as health councilor, city councilor and teacher give an idea of ​​the diverse life stories that find a home here. The top level of the cemetery, which houses 21 war graves from World War II, could hardly be more moving. Covered in ivy and marked with name tags, the graves encourage reflection on the past. However, many people no longer know the names of the deceased, which both touches people and makes them think.

The project at the cemetery underlines the efforts to make the cemetery culture in Gadebusch sustainable. The development towards other, modern forms of burial is a step in many new directions. Not only has the place changed, but also the way we say goodbye.

All in all, it shows that Gadebusch has a good knack for combining tradition and modernity. Anyone who would like to take a look at the developments and learn something about the history of the site is warmly invited to pick up the brochure at the Schnürl and Müller bookstore or get an impression of the changes for themselves.