Rheinfelden: Forest cemetery gets a new look – renovation will start soon!

Rheinfelden: Forest cemetery gets a new look – renovation will start soon!

In Rheinfelden, extensive renovation work is underway at the forest cemetery. From then onSeptember 15, 2025The cemetery chapel and the funeral hall will be extensively renovated. The innovations are urgently needed as the two buildings date from the 1920s and are in very poor condition. The residents' community assembly has already passed a commitment loan in June 20252.09 million francsapproved to carry out the work. Nau.ch reports that despite the construction work, the cemetery itself remains open to visitors at all times.

The planned renovation work is varied and affects various building elements. Among other things, the roof will be replaced and the electrical and plumbing systems will be modernized. In addition, the asbestos-containing Eternit roof in the funeral hall will be replaced and the defective cooling system will be disposed of. New electrical installations and contemporary lighting are intended to improve the functionality of the buildings. The organ and audio system will also be renewed. The Aargauer Zeitung adds that access for people with limited mobility will also be significantly improved.

Important measures for renewal

The renovation includes a variety of measures aimed at not only preserving the buildings but also adapting them to future needs. These include, among others:

• Ersetzung der Gasheizung durch eine moderne Luft-Wärmepumpe
• Dachreinigung und bessere Dämmung
• Neuer Anstrich und Auffrischung der Holzoberflächen
• Zwei größere, neu beleuchtete Aufbahrungsräume mit modernem Tiefkühlmodul
• Bessere Zugänge und Toiletten, die nun auch barrierefrei gestaltet werden

Where do the funeral services go during construction? There are alternative rooms available for funeral ceremonies and laying in state during the renovation work. For example, the fire department hall is available. The Funerals and Estates Department ensures that affected relatives are informed in a timely manner.

A place of mourning and remembrance

The design and functionality of cemeteries are of central importance today. Loud Enviro plan Every cemetery reflects the cultural and social values ​​of a community. The main goal of the renovation is to create a peaceful environment that provides people with space to cope with grief and remember those who have died.

The renovation work on the Rheinfelden forest cemetery promises to combine the necessary modernization with a careful approach to tradition. With the planned completion of the work bySummer 2026The community will not only ensure the preservation of the heritage, but also create a welcoming place for future generations.