Major upgrades coming to Maassluis cemetery auditorium: what families need to know
The auditorium at Maassluis' New Cemetery will close for renovations from May 4, affecting farewell services. Families must adjust plans, though cremations without attendees will continue. The project aims to improve facilities by late 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | New Cemetery, Hooge Zeedijk 100, Maassluis |
| Renovation start date | 4 May 2026 |
| Expected completion | End of 2026 |
| Unavailable services | Auditorium (from 20 April), coffee room (from April), catering during services |
| Cremation disruptions | No cremations on 22, 23, and 24 April 2026 |
| Alternative options | Family room available; private farewell ceremonies can be arranged separately |
The municipality of Maassluis manages local cemeteries and crematorium facilities, ensuring dignified services for residents. This renovation reflects their responsibility to maintain and modernize public infrastructure for end-of-life ceremonies.
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Renovation of the Auditorium at the New Cemetery
The auditorium of the New Cemetery at Hooge Zeedijk 100 will undergo extensive renovations in the coming period. The renovations will also include more spacious public and reception areas, as well as a coffee room with a view of the Scheur.
The major renovation work means the building will be unavailable for an extended period starting from 4 May 2026. Cremations without the presence of family members can still proceed. In such cases, families may choose to organise their own farewell ceremony at a different time and location. The renovation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Services to be held differently
Preparations for the renovation began in April 2026, which means farewell services will be held differently. From April 2026, the coffee room will be unavailable, and catering will not be possible during services. As of 20 April 2026, the auditorium will no longer be available. Families can then use the family room instead.
No cremations
No cremations will take place on 22, 23, and 24 April 2026 due to maintenance work on the crematorium oven.
More information
For the full schedule of the renovation work and its impact on services, visit Verbouwing aula Nieuwe Begraafplaats.