Villach's central cemetery lights up: concert for All Saints' Day on November 1st!

Villach's central cemetery lights up: concert for All Saints' Day on November 1st!

With All Saints Day approaching, the central cemetery in Villach will become a special place. On November 1st at 6 p.m., the ceremonial hall will be transformed into a musical highlight: the concert “In the Light of Memory” promises a varied program of classical, musical, chanson, film and Austro-pop. Vice Mayor Sarah Katholnig underlines the importance of such events in order to open up cemeteries as places for togetherness and encounters. For the evening, the ceremonial halls are not only filled with music, but also visually decorated, making the ambience even more inviting. 5min.at reports that ...

The All Saints weekend also offers a number of traditions related to the blessing of graves. Several dates have been scheduled for the ceremonies: Starting at 10 a.m. in Maria Gail, followed by further blessings in Waldfriedhof, St. Martin and of course at the Central Cemetery itself at 2:30 p.m. The city provides bottles of holy water and prayer cards to pay special respect to the graves. These rites are part of changing burial customs, where cremations and new forms of burial are very popular, as is the artistic design of many grave sites. villach.at provides information about...

Cemeteries as cultural places

Villach's cemeteries are not just places of mourning, they also offer space for art and culture. Ceremonial halls are increasingly popular spaces for events that encourage social interactions. This development reflects changes in society and burial culture. More and more people are longing for individual funeral ceremonies that meet their personal wishes. The new direction of the cemetery landscape is reflected, for example, in the diverse options for tree burials and the continued increase in cremations. These trends can also be observed in Germany, where the ratio of cremations to burials is around 3 to 1. DW shows that...

Another aspect of modern cemetery design is the creation of recreational spaces. The central cemetery, the forest cemetery and St. Martin cemetery not only offer colorful flora and fauna, but also a home for numerous animal and plant species. Over 16,000 grave sites are cared for with great dedication by the city green staff, with biotope design and the preservation of biodiversity being of great importance. Particularly noteworthy is the memorial for Star Children at the Central Cemetery, which attracts particular attention at this time.

Events around All Saints Day

The celebrations around All Saints' Day include not only the concert, but also the laying of honorary wreaths at honorary graves and war memorials. On November 2nd, the Requiem takes place on All Souls' Day in St. Jakob, followed by a military All Souls' Day celebration at the Central Cemetery on November 3rd. These traditions are an essential part of remembering the deceased and are attended by many people year after year.