Cordial memories: Reichenhaller decorate graves in front of All Saints

Cordial memories: Reichenhaller decorate graves in front of All Saints

Reichenhaller Friedhof, 83435 Bad Reichenhall, Deutschland - The days before All Saints and All Souls are a special time in Bad Reichenhall! Here in the St. Zeno cemetery, the inhabitants show their love for the deceased with loving arrangements and colorful bouquets. The graves are decorated with a lot of dedication, and every visit becomes an emotional act of memory.

A touching picture shows Bernd Künzel, who pulls an alpine violet out of the earth with gentle hands, under which his grandson is buried. "You can no longer do more for the deceased," he says almost tenderly, while his thoughts revolve around the missed moments. "I would rather pay him the driver's license now. He would be 18 this year." These words talk about the pain and grief that are associated with the loss of a loved one.

a place of memories

The St. Zeno cemetery becomes the scene of the deepest emotions these days. The graves are not only places of commemoration, but also the connection between the living and the deceased. Every flower arrangement tells a story and the visits of the mourners are an expression of love that goes beyond death. The sun may have the toy car, which an angel guarded, a little faded, but the memories remain alive and strong.

During this time of commemoration it becomes clear how important it is to keep the memory of the deceased alive. The graves are a place of withdrawal and reflection, where the bereaved consolation and can share their grief. The cemetery becomes not only the final resting place, but also a symbol of the imperishable love of the relatives.