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New flower grove at Bad Kreuznach main cemetery: A place of remembrance
On September 1, 2025, the new “blossom grove” was inaugurated in the Bad Kreuznach main cemetery, a symbol of life and transience.
New flower grove at Bad Kreuznach main cemetery: A place of remembrance
In Bad Kreuznach, a new “flower grove” was ceremoniously inaugurated in the main cemetery. Mayor Thomas Blechschmidt praised this new place of remembrance as a successful response to the growing demand for maintenance-free urn burials. The flowering grove, which covers an area of around 1000 square meters, is not only a feast for the eyes, but also an important contribution to the peaceful burial landscape in the region. Bad Kreuznach reports that a variety of trees have been planted in the new facility, including eight almond trees and seven ornamental cherries, which will brighten up the picture with their flowers in spring.
A prominent feature of the flower grove is a centrally located bluebell tree that draws the eye. The arrangement is complemented by two fruit trellises with pear, apple and cherry trees, which were lovingly built by the building yard's workshop. Metal name steles made by the local company Metallbau Lorenz are placed between the trees. At the edge of the complex, several benches invite you to enjoy a moment of silence.
Background on burial culture
Bad Kreuznach is not alone in the challenge of keeping up with new burial trends - around 550 burials take place here every year. Urn burials have now replaced traditional burial in the ground, which is... Rhine newspaper is clarified. According to estimates, around 65 percent of burials take place in the main cemetery, and responses to the needs of the population are at the forefront of urban planning.
These developments reflect a nationwide trend, as many people are showing interest in care-free forms of burial. Loud Statista Burial practices have had to change because classic earth burials are becoming less and less popular. In Germany there is a clear decline in church burials. More and more relatives are relying on innovative and flexible options for their loved ones' final resting place.
Outlook and possibilities
The city of Bad Kreuznach wants to respond to this by marketing areas such as the flower grove itself and thus also benefit financially from the new trends. There are around 65 spaces under each tree for urn burials, which have already attracted a lot of interest. Those interested can find out more about pre-purchasing graves in the Blossom Grove and contact the cemetery administration at the address provided as well as telephone and email contacts.
The inauguration of the flower grove offers a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the possibilities for a return to nature and a low-maintenance but dignified burial. Perhaps it is the perfect place for anyone who wants to create not only a place of mourning but also a place of life.