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Friedhof Bremen-Wasserhorst

Bremen, Stadtgemeinde Bremen, Bremen, Germany

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    Bremen, Stadtgemeinde Bremen, Bremen 28719 Germany
    Coordinates: 53.16353, 8.74018
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Complete official name: Friedhof der Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Wasserhorst

Contact:
Ev. Kirchengemeinde Wasserhorst
Wasserhorst 17
28719 Bremen

This cemetery is owned and managed by the Lutheran Congregation of Wasserhorst, a small district of Bremen. The cemetery is just a stone throw away from the River Wümme, and surrounds the old village church of Wasserhorst. It dates back to the 12th century, though the current structure is a red brick building dating back to 1743. It sits on a mount of 18 feet height, since this area has been flooded for centuries. some old grave markers have historical significance and date back to the middle of the 18th century, though some no longer at their original grave site.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (20-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period the duration can be extended by another 30 years. Otherwise the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker than used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it.

In the foyer to the church is a War Memorial Plaque with the names of fallen or missing World War II soldiers from this area. Most of them are not buried here.
Complete official name: Friedhof der Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Wasserhorst

Contact:
Ev. Kirchengemeinde Wasserhorst
Wasserhorst 17
28719 Bremen

This cemetery is owned and managed by the Lutheran Congregation of Wasserhorst, a small district of Bremen. The cemetery is just a stone throw away from the River Wümme, and surrounds the old village church of Wasserhorst. It dates back to the 12th century, though the current structure is a red brick building dating back to 1743. It sits on a mount of 18 feet height, since this area has been flooded for centuries. some old grave markers have historical significance and date back to the middle of the 18th century, though some no longer at their original grave site.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (20-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period the duration can be extended by another 30 years. Otherwise the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker than used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it.

In the foyer to the church is a War Memorial Plaque with the names of fallen or missing World War II soldiers from this area. Most of them are not buried here.

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