Urnenfriedhof am Tabor, Crematorium and urn cemetery in Tabor district, Steyr, Austria.
Urnenfriedhof am Tabor is a crematorium facility with an adjoining urn cemetery in Steyr's Tabor district. The grounds contain a cremation building alongside designated areas for urn burials and memorial spaces.
The facility opened in 1927 as Austria's second crematorium, marking a turning point in the country's burial traditions. This establishment brought a new method of handling the deceased to the region and changed how families could arrange final arrangements.
The name comes from the nearby historical cemetery, and the site reflects how burial practices evolved in this region. Walking through, you can observe how cremation and traditional cemetery traditions coexist in the same space.
The site is located at Taborweg 8-10 and is easily accessible from this central location in Steyr. It remains open year-round and is managed by Steyr municipal authorities, so visitors can contact city administration for additional information or visiting guidelines.
In 2011, workers uncovered more than 1000 historical urns beneath a former boundary wall, now marked with a granite cover. This discovery reveals a hidden chapter in the site's burial history that most visitors never notice.
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