Hanover War Cemetery

Hanover War Cemetery is a Commonwealth military burial ground in Seelze, Lower Saxony, containing over 2,300 graves laid out in symmetrical rows. A memorial wall lists the names of those buried here.

The cemetery was established in the 1950s by consolidating several smaller burial grounds of Commonwealth soldiers who died in World War II. This centralization created a single place to remember thousands of fallen service members.

Each sandstone headstone displays the service member's name, rank, and date of death, with graves arranged without regard to military rank or nationality. This equal arrangement reflects a principle of remembrance that honors all the fallen equally.

The site provides wheelchair access and parking, with easy foot traffic through the grounds. Visitors can move through the cemetery comfortably to view all sections.

The layout creates a visual axis connecting the Stone of Remembrance with the Cross of Sacrifice at the center. This formal arrangement follows a design standard used across all Commonwealth military cemeteries.

Location: Seelze

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)

GPS coordinates: 52.37780,9.65444

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23