Funerary heritage in good hands

Discover the story of the municipal cemetery of Ypres during Open Monumentendag. A place full of impressive graves and fascinating stories, which thanks to care and dedication are preserved today and tomorrow. Discover the story of the municipal cemetery of Ypres during Open Monumentendag. This fascinating walk takes you past monumental graves, well-known Ypres families, religious plots, and special war graves from both world wars. Van Napoleons soldiers to the grandson of Queen Victoria: behind every tombstone lies a surprising story. The impressive Ypres Town Cemetery Extension is also covered. A unique journey full of history, heritage, and memories that remain alive for future generations thanks to care, preservation, and shared stories. Practical info: We meet at the main entrance of the municipal cemetery, located next to Zonnebeekseweg 4B. The walk takes place on both Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, both starting at 2:00 PM. A maximum of 15 people can register per tour.