Many events occur at Significant Cemeteries of Europe. Check the most important listed here and visit the cemeteries.

Guided tours, concerts and many other events that reveal the heritage and cultural aspect of cemeteries occur daily at cemeteries around Europe.

International congress: "Heritage, a shared responsibility"

From 9 to 11 November 2023, Cementiris de Barcelona participated in the international congress in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

WDEC 2025: Gardens of 80

The Week of Discovering European Cemeteries 2025 will take place from 30 May to 5 June, offering a unique opportunity to explore the cultural and social significance of cemeteries across Europe.

3rd memorial evening at Eastern Cemetery in Innsbruck

In October 2024, the third "Quo Vadis Fundamentum" memorial evening was held at the Eastern Cemetery in Innsbruck, Austria.

Guided tour “In the Embrace of Silence”

On November 7, 2024, the Dubovac Catholic Cemetery hosted a guided tour titled "In the Embrace of Silence", part of the Karlovac Fog Festival.

New Guillotière Cemetery at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

During the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 event, the city of Lyon will feature two distinct workshops at the New Guillotière Cemetery, providing an innovative approach to education and skill development.

1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes

The European Institute of Cultural Routes invites you to participate in the 1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes, taking place this November in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Poetry reading at the Cemetery of Mühlau

On June 15, 2024, the event “Living in the light of eternity” took place at the Cemetery of Mühlau in Innsbruck, Austria.

Art installation at the Laeken Cemetery

The Epitaaf association, member of ASCE, invites you to see a unique art installation at the Laeken Cemetery in Brussels, Belgium.

"The whisper of the (paper) models" event and a literary contest

Attend a special event at the Cemetery agli Allori in Florence, Italy, on June 10, 2024, and participate in an engaging literary contest.

WDEC 2024: Environmental sustainability and climate change

This year's WDEC will focus on cemeteries' dedication to environmental sustainability and fight against climate change.

25th Cemeteries Colloquium: Call for papers

The Cemetery Research Group invites you to participate in the 25th Cemeteries Colloquium, taking place on the 24th May 2024 in York, UK.

30th EAA Annual Meeting: Call for papers

The Iron Age Danube Route invites you to participate in their session at the 30th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists in Rome, Italy.

2nd memorial evening at Eastern Cemetery in Innsbruck

At the end of October 2023, the second event of the "Quo Vadis Fundamentum" took place at the Eastern Cemetery in Innsbruck, Austria.

International Conference in Athens: Call for paper

We invite you to participate in the International Conference on Cemetery Studies, taking place from 18 to 20 April 2024 in Athens.

Halloween at the Newtown Road Cemetery

This Halloween, the historic Newton Road Cemetery in Rushden, England, became the stage of an original event that blended slow tourism with an educational note.

A great day at the Milan Monumental Cemetery

A glorious spring day on the 2nd of April 2023 marked the unveiling ceremony of the restored Maciachini’s family tomb at the Milan Monumental Cemetery.

"Nachklang" Concert at the Vienna Central Cemetery

A biennial celebration of music and remembrance with over 4.400 attendees.

Highlights from the Cemetery Conference in Varaždin

On September 14 and 15, 2023, the 1st scientific and professional conference on cemeteries took place in Varaždin, Croatia.

Webinar "Jewish cemeteries as visitor destinations across Europe"

Join this interesting free webinar on 24 May 2023.

Online seminar "Dark Events: A New direction in events research?"

On 28 April 2023, join the first of three online seminars on the theme of "dark events". Participation is free.

An international conference in Turin

Join the international conference "Around Cemeteries: a space of dialogue across generations and cultures" on 30 and 31 May 2023. Online participation is possible.

Final event of the FAB Routes project

On November 29, 2022, the final event of the project "FAB Routes: Digital Skills to Promote EU Cultural Routes" will be held in the city of Forlì, Italy.

Restoration of Maciachini’s family tomb

On April 2, 2023, the official unveiling of the restored Maciachini’s family tomb will take place at the Milan Monumental Cemetery in Italy.

WDEC 2023: Cemeteries for health and wellbeing

From 26 May to 4 June 2023, the Week of Discovering European Cemeteries will celebrate the life-enhancing properties of the cities of the dead.

Webinar "Heritage and cultural tourism for Historic Cemeteries: an international Teaching Project"

You are invited to join the webinar on 30 March 2023, at 5 p.m.

Memorial evenings at Eastern Cemetery in Innsbruck

Every year, a memorial evening will take place at Eastern Cemetery in honour of people who, during their lifetime, left an important mark on society in terms of togetherness, mindfulness, and peace.

Events at cemeteries in Rennes

From October 28 to November 1, 2022, the 6th edition of the "Toussaints Musicales Rennaises" took place at the cemeteries in Rennes, France.

Events during the WDEC 2022

From the 30th of May to the 5th of June this year's Week of Discovering European Cemeteries will take place in cemeteries all over Europe.

European Cemeteries Tour 2020

First ever European Cemeteries Tour will take place from 13 to 15 May 2020.

Symposium 2017, Ljubljana: Digital technologies

Join us for 2 days and participate with your questions or comments in Ljubljana Hotel Trend Austria from April 6-7.