Cemetery hall in Schellweiler closed: funeral ceremonies without protection!

Cemetery hall in Schellweiler closed: funeral ceremonies without protection!

The cemetery hall in Schellweiler remains closed for the time being because ceiling components have come loose. Local mayor Matthias Doll expressed concern about the safety-critical situation. Although funerals are still possible, memorial services cannot take place indoors. Mourners have to move to neighboring communities to find a suitable setting for their farewell ceremonies. Doll points out that the lack of shelter for funeral ceremonies further complicates the situation. However, the renovation of the hall and the cemetery paths is uncertain and depends on funding commitments such as Rhine Palatinate reported.

The estimated renovation costs of around 250,000 euros cannot be borne by the municipality alone. Doll informed that he had already submitted an application for funding for the state's investment stock two years ago in order to receive financial support for the urgently needed work. However, a first application has so far remained unconsidered; a second application was submitted last year. The local mayor is now hoping for positive feedback from Trier, which would be of great importance for the community.

Renovation plans for cemetery halls

A comparison with other communities shows that the need for renovation also exists elsewhere. The community in Dreihausen is investing around 250,000 euros in the cemetery hall to eliminate leaks in the roof. The first discussions about the renovation took place in 2020 with architect Isabell Battenfeld, whose office is based in Cologne and Wittelsberg. At several meetings with citizens and construction workers, around 25 people submitted their ideas to advance the measure. This includes, among other things, a comprehensive roof renovation and the installation of new windows. The new roof will be designed in light gray, which should contribute to the uniform look. Further details about the plans can be found in the report from ebsdorfergrund.de read up.

The city of Moers is also innovative; With a cemetery concept that has existed since 2017, investments are being made to modernize the cemetery infrastructure. ENNI Stadt & Service Niederrhein has invested millions in the renovation of common rooms, mourning halls and barrier-free toilet facilities. Latest trends such as special burial plots for Muslim burials and various new types of graves have also been introduced. A comprehensive project is also imminent with the renovation of the Hülsdonk main cemetery. Here, the architecture remains largely intact, while new components such as dignified farewell rooms and a large mourning hall are integrated. Provides detailed information about this enni.de.

Considering the challenges of cemetery infrastructure, it is obvious that not only Schellweiler, but many communities face similar hurdles. The hope for funding and collaboration with architects and the public are crucial to driving forward the necessary improvements and offering mourners an appropriate place to say goodbye.