Vijfheerenlanden to clear grave monuments from expired general graves in June 2026
Starting June 2026, the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden will remove grave monuments from general graves where usage rights expired after 10 years. This affects multiple cemeteries and may impact families with loved ones buried there. Check local cemetery boards for details.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Action | Removal of grave monuments from general graves |
| Start Date | June 2026 |
| Affected Cemeteries | 13 cemeteries across Ameide, Everdingen, Hagestein, and other locations |
| Criteria for Removal | Usage rights expired after 10 years |
| Information Source | Information boards at cemetery entrances |
| Contact for Questions | Burial Services Team: 088 - 599 7000 |
The municipality of Vijfheerenlanden is responsible for managing local cemeteries, including the maintenance and regulation of grave usage rights. This includes ensuring compliance with municipal policies on grave renewal and monument removal to make space for new burials.
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Removal of grave monuments from general graves
In June 2026, the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden will begin removing grave monuments from general graves at the following cemeteries:
- General cemetery in Ameide (Broekseweg)
- General cemetery in Everdingen
- General cemetery in Hagestein
- General cemetery in Hei- and Boeicop (Hei- and Boeicopseweg)
- General cemetery in Leerbroek (Kerkweg)
- General cemetery in Leerdam (Tiendweg)
- General cemetery in Lexmond (Kortenhoevenseweg)
- General cemetery in Meerkerk (Burggraaf)
- General cemetery in Nieuwland (Kerkstraat)
- General cemetery in Schoonrewoerd (Overheicop)
- General cemetery in Tienhoven aan de Lek (Lekdijk)
- General cemetery in Vianen
- General cemetery in Zijderveld
The grave monuments will be removed from general graves where the usage rights have expired after 10 years. Information about which graves are affected will be published on the information board at the entrance of each relevant cemetery.
Do you have any questions?
Please contact the staff of the Burial Services Team at 088 - 599 7000 or.
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