Quick renovation on Friedenstrasse: Cemetery will soon be accessible again!

Quick renovation on Friedenstrasse: Cemetery will soon be accessible again!

The road renovation on Friedenstrasse in Wilhelmshaven is showing its best side: the work is progressing faster than expected. The first sections will now be released earlier than planned. It is expected that access to the cemetery, one of the most important places for mourning and remembrance in the city, will soon be possible without restrictions again.

The section between Gökerstrasse and Berliner Strasse is currently completely closed until Tuesday, November 11th. But the good news for the relatives of the deceased: the section between Gökerstrasse and the cemetery will be reopened on Friday, November 7th. This provides noticeable relief, especially for the flower trade and funeral homes, which faced challenges due to the road closures.

Challenges for funeral homes

The closures resulted in a temporary suspension of appointments for funerals from November 3rd to 7th. But the funeral homes understand the need for renewal and are cooperative. In particular, the north entrance of the cemetery remains accessible for exceptional cases and burials that have already been agreed, so that relatives can reach the cemetery despite the construction work.

“We have to come to terms with the situation,” said a representative of a local burial site who is aware of the difficult situation. Thanks to the footpaths, which are always accessible, access to the houses and accessibility for emergency services is ensured.

Cultural significance of cemeteries

The cemeteries in Wilhelmshaven not only have a practical use, but also great cultural significance. They are places of remembrance and symbolize the work of mourning in our society. The cemetery of honor and the Aldenburg cemetery in particular are reminiscent of the horrors of the two world wars and focus on peace and contemplation.

Cemetery culture in Germany has even been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, as an expression of mourning, remembering and honoring. Municipal cemeteries in Wilhelmshaven that are over 100 years old stretch over almost 40 hectares and offer various types of graves, including the Seefrieden Memorial, which offers a place of mourning for the bereaved of those buried at sea.

Information about cemetery management

The cemetery administration in Wilhelmshaven can be reached at Friedenstraße 45 and is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, you can reach the friendly contact person on (04421) 16-4591 or by email at friedhofsverwaltung@wilhelmshaven.de.

So things are looking up for the residents and the funeral homes. The faster completion of the renovation work on Friedenstrasse will provide great relief and will make businesses in Wilhelmshaven popular again. You can also find further information about road renovation at NWZonline, where you can stay up to date on all important developments: NWZonline.

Especially with regard to the cultural and emotional aspects, cemeteries in Wilhelmshaven are indispensable places of remembrance, as the Technical Operations Wilhelmshaven also reports: TBW Wilhelmshaven.