Contemporary funeral art at the Ixelles cemetery

Yes, cemeteries can also contain contemporary works. The one in Ixelles, inaugurated in 1877, is known for its Art Nouveau and Art Déco heritage. It also invites us to discover magnificent tombs of a more contemporary style. Always with symbols linked to funeral art… which our guide will teach you to decipher. Scientists, musicians, writers, politicians, renowned industrialists are buried there. Just as for their personal dwelling, these illustrious notables chose recognized artists and architects to dress their final resting place, conveying messages via the ornaments and decorations of their tombs.