Esserveld

Esserveld is a cemetery in Groningen featuring graves, monuments, and memorial stones arranged across landscaped grounds within the urban setting. The layout is organized so visitors can walk through different sections and see burial sites from various periods and styles.

The cemetery became a memorial site during World War II when eight civilians and six resistance fighters were buried there. These graves stand as reminders of those who lost their lives during that period in Groningen.

The cemetery holds graves of people from different faiths and social backgrounds who lived in Groningen across many generations. This diversity appears in how graves are decorated and marked, telling stories of who shared the city throughout time.

The cemetery is accessible to visitors, and you can consult administrative records to locate specific burial sites. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you walk through different areas to find graves of interest.

The cemetery preserves two separate tombstones for Johannes Hendrik Feldmeijer, a notable figure buried alongside his niece in a shared grave. This unusual arrangement reveals a close family connection that remains visible in the burial site.