Steinweiler is a large village (population: 1870) in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz and located northwest of Karlsruhe, approx. 30 minutes by car. The biggest towns closest to Steinweiler are Bad Bergzabern to the west and Landau to the north.

The re-use of grave plots in Germany is very common. You or your family rent the plot for a period of 20 to 25 years (the time period varies from state to state). When this time period is up, church or civil authorities approach your family or next of kin concerning a rental renewal. If you have no next of kin, they can't be found or your relatives elect not to renew the rental, the plot is reallocated and re-used.