Europe

Cemeteries in Europe are much more than just places of farewell. They reflect the cultural diversity of an entire continent and tell the story of centuries of eventful history, diverse religions, and regional traditions. While cemeteries in Germany are often characterized by their well-maintained green spaces and understated design, visitors to many European countries encounter a burial culture all their own. Magnificent family tombs, monumental mausoleums, ornate sculptures, and colorful grave decorations give numerous cemeteries a distinctive character. Especially in Southern and Eastern Europe, imposing funerary architecture and elaborately designed resting places often take center stage. Other cemeteries impress with their spectacular locations along coastlines, in the mountains, or in the heart of historic old towns. Each cemetery tells the story of the people who have found their final resting place there and of the traditions that have shaped their homeland.

A - Salzburg - St. Peters

A - Salzburg - St. Sebastian

A - Vienna - Central Cemetery

A - Vienna - Cemetery of the Nameless

NL - Oude Begraafplaats Sauwerd/ Groningen

UK - London - Brompton Cemetery

UK - London - Bunhill Fields Burial Ground

UK - London - Crossbones Graveyard

UK - London - Hampstead Cemetery

UK - London - Highhgate Cemetery West

UK - London - Highgate Cemetery East

UK - London - Hyde Park Pet Cemetery

UK - London - Margravine Cemetery

UK - London - Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission

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