Commemorations for the Sunday of the Dead: A look behind the silence!

Commemorations for the Sunday of the Dead: A look behind the silence!

On November 10th, 2025, people in Cologne and the surrounding area are already looking forward to the coming Sunday of the Dead, which will be celebrated on November 16th, 2025. This “silent holiday” is the last commemorative event in the church year and traditionally takes place between November 20th and 26th. Dead Sunday, also known as Eternity Sunday, is a time of remembrance for those who died in the past year, especially for many Protestant Christians. In many communities, the names of the deceased are announced on this day and many people come together to honor their relatives.

As ndr.de explains, this holiday is followed by All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. But what makes this day so special? It is the avoidance of cheerful events such as Christmas markets that many see as a sign of respect for the deceased. Funeral music is often played during the time of remembrance, and many visit the graves of their loved ones to decorate them with flowers or wreaths. A quiet day where sadness and pain find their place.

Commemorations in the area

Various commemorations will take place in different places around Cologne that take into account the seriousness of the day. In Herbolzheim, the celebrations begin on November 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the memorial on Rheinhausenstrasse. In adverse weather conditions, such as continuous rain, the ceremony will take place in the funeral hall in the cemetery, as regiotrends.de reports.

At the same time, a memorial service will be held in Wagenstadt at 11:30 a.m. in the cemetery, properly prepared with an ecumenical service that will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Catholic church. In Bleichheim, people meet at 10:30 a.m. at the memorial in front of the cemetery.

A look into the future

However, the commemorations do not end on November 16th. Further ceremonies are planned for November 23rd, such as in Tutschfelden, where the deceased will be remembered as part of the Sunday service in the Protestant church at 9:30 a.m. In Broggingen there will also be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. in the church on the Sunday of the Dead.

The Sunday of the Dead is not only a day of mourning, but also a time of remembrance and community in which people come together to talk about loss and memory. Don't miss the opportunity to take part in these important celebrations and honor your deceased loved ones!

What will the weather be like for the upcoming holiday? In the coming days we initially expect a mix of sun and clouds with mild temperatures, but they could fluctuate around 62°F. An interesting weather forecast for San Francisco shows that temperatures will soon range from 56°F overnight to 77°F on Monday, making for some interesting weather conditions to choose from. In particular, the promise of a partly sunny atmosphere on the upcoming holidays could also influence the atmosphere of the commemorations. With a little luck the rain will stay away at least until after Sunday so that the celebrations can take place.