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New urn cemetery opened in Nikolsdorf: blessing on the Night of 1000 Lights
On October 31st, the newly built urn cemetery in Nikolsdorf was ceremoniously blessed. Architect Peter Schneider planned the facility, which offers 48 new urn graves and was opened with an atmospheric setting.
New urn cemetery opened in Nikolsdorf: blessing on the Night of 1000 Lights
In a move that reflects the development of burial practices in the Nikolsdorf community, construction of a new urn cemetery began in November 2022. This construction followed a resolution by the local council on September 12, 2022, which recognized the need for a separate area for urn burials. This shows the trend towards urn burials, which is becoming increasingly important in the region.
The new urn cemetery is located east of the existing cemetery complex and was implemented through careful planning and comprehensive professional advice. In addition to the urn graves, practical facilities for the cemetery staff and a public toilet were also built to provide visitors with greater comfort.
Diverse corporate participation
A large number of local companies carried out the construction work, including Plautz Bau GmbH and other companies such as Bernhard Huber, Thomas Hanser and Mathias Hanser. This not only shows local business support, but also the community's commitment to sustainable development. During the construction work, the existing cemetery wayside shrines were also renovated, which contributes to the general beautification of the area.
The costs of the project were largely covered by various grants. The additional 48 urn graves complement the existing earth graves and will provide space for various burial wishes in the future. The plans even include an expansion to a total of 80 urn graves in order to meet growing demand.
Spiritual blessing of the urn cemetery
A special occasion was the blessing of the urn cemetery, which took place as part of the “Night of 1000 Lights” on October 31, 2022. This atmospheric event was accompanied musically by the TaDaMi group and began with the blessing words of Pastor Bruno Decristoforo. The celebratory atmosphere made this moment very special for the community and those in attendance.
With this solemn blessing, the urn cemetery is established not only as a place of peace and remembrance, but also as a place for community gathering. The decision to focus on urn burials reflects the contemporary needs of community residents and ensures that suitable burial options will continue to be available in the future. These developments mark an important step in the adaptation of the funeral culture in Nikolsdorf to modern social trends.
For more information about other community projects and current developments, you can also take a look at the detailed reporting on www.kleinezeitung.at throw.