First memorial service at the Tillysburg Forest Cemetery: A new farewell for everyone!

First memorial service at the Tillysburg Forest Cemetery: A new farewell for everyone!

On November 2nd, the first memorial service will take place in the picturesque Tillysburg forest cemetery, organized by the natural burial company paxnatura. The celebrations begin at 11 a.m. and have the motto of remembrance and open discussion of the topic of death. The aim of the event is to create a place of connection and comfort, so that everyone who would like to remember their deceased is warmly invited to attend. How Tips reports, the celebration will be accompanied musically by the young singer-songwriter Mintha from Asten.

Mintha, who herself experienced the loss of her mother at a very early age, will perform 4 to 5 of her own songs as well as some cover songs. Her compositional works reflect the sadness and memory of her mother, and her performances sometimes contain happy pieces. This enables those present to find space for new approaches to the topic of farewell, such as MyDistrict reported. The event should not only be dignified, but also promote a positive and lively approach to death.

Support from the pioneers of mourning culture

The memorial service is being organized with the support of the Linz founders of the Death Positive movement, Verena Brunnbauer and Nicole Honeck. Brunnbauer, a former undertaker, has been campaigning for a more open culture of mourning and dying in Austria since 2021. Together they emphasize the importance of allowing grief to be individual and hopeful. “We want to enable people to engage openly with the topic of death,” explains Brunnbauer. This is also evident in her approach to combining traditional mourning with a modern, lively attitude.

Such a memorial service in the Tillysburg Forest Cemetery is not only a place of remembrance, but also a step towards a contemporary burial culture. Loud Consumer protection There is currently a clear trend towards natural cemeteries and forest burials, which promote a connection to nature, sustainability and individual design options. More and more people want burials in natural environments, which reflects the societal paradigm shift in dealing with death and grief.

Invitation to participate

The memorial service on November 2nd is an important sign for the community and anyone who wants to establish a connection with a deceased person. paxnatura cordially invites everyone to be part of this special occasion and to commemorate the deceased together. Regardless of whether you are taking part in such an event for the first time or have already gained experience, the openness and the opportunities for personal grief management will be a valuable support to all participants.

The invitation is open to everyone who would like to share their memories and feelings, and we look forward to remembering with you and celebrating the life that has passed.