Friedhof Berkholz (Boitzenbuger Land)
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Friedhof Berkholz (Boitzenbuger Land)

Berkholz (Boitzenburger Land), Landkreis Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany

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    Berkholz (Boitzenburger Land), Landkreis Uckermark, Brandenburg 17268 Germany
    Coordinates: 53.28249, 13.65977
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Small Lutheran cemetery in the hamlet of Berkholz, part of the town of Boitzenburger Land. It is located right behind the historic village church (Dorfkirche Berkholz) and only about half an acre (1820 mΒ²) in size. The church dates back to the 14th century, with the tower added in the 18th century. The cemetery is over 600 years old, yet the oldest surviving marker is only from 1846.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (15-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period, the duration can be extended by another 15-30 years. Otherwise, the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker then used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also, the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it indefinitely.
Small Lutheran cemetery in the hamlet of Berkholz, part of the town of Boitzenburger Land. It is located right behind the historic village church (Dorfkirche Berkholz) and only about half an acre (1820 mΒ²) in size. The church dates back to the 14th century, with the tower added in the 18th century. The cemetery is over 600 years old, yet the oldest surviving marker is only from 1846.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (15-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period, the duration can be extended by another 15-30 years. Otherwise, the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker then used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also, the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it indefinitely.

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