Residents invited to co-create natural burial ground in Ruinen
Municipality De Wolden is developing a natural burial ground in Ruinen to meet growing demand. Residents can share ideas at an information evening on 14 April, shaping a sustainable, nature-integrated resting place for the community.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Near existing cemeteries in Ruinen, De Wolden municipality |
| Event Date & Time | 14 April 2026, 19:30–21:30 |
| Venue | De Poort, Ruinen |
| Stakeholders Involved | Residents, funeral directors, nature managers, future users, authorities |
| Key Advisors Present | Ada Willigen (landscape advisor), Luc van Dam (landscape advisor), |
| Councillor Albert Haar | |
| Municipality Contact | Raadhuisstraat 2, 7921 GD Zuidwolde; Phone: available until 17:00 daily |
Municipality De Wolden is responsible for local spatial planning and community services, including the development of cemeteries and burial grounds. This initiative reflects its role in addressing residents' needs while promoting sustainable and nature-inclusive solutions.
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Information evening on natural burial ground in Ruinen
Municipality De Wolden is working on the development of a natural burial ground near the existing cemeteries in Ruinen.
With this plan, the municipality aims to meet the growing desire among residents to be buried in their own municipality at a natural burial ground.
To involve residents, funeral directors and other stakeholders in the further development of the plans, the municipality is organising an information evening on 14 April from 19:30 to 21:30 at De Poort in Ruinen.
During this meeting, we will explain what natural burial entails and provide an outline of the plan. The creation of the final design will be a co-creation process, inviting stakeholders (local residents, nature managers, future users and authorities) to actively contribute ideas on integrating a burial ground into the landscape, with the aim of enhancing nature, biodiversity and public accessibility. There will also be ample opportunity to ask questions and meet landscape advisors Ada Willigen, Luc van Dam and councillor Albert Haar.
Contact with the municipality
Make an appointment online before visiting the town hall. Or call the municipality.
Phone
Available today until 17:00
Opening hours
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Visiting address
Raadhuisstraat 2 7921 GD Zuidwolde
Postal address
P.O. Box 20 7920 AA Zuidwolde