The extension to the Loenen National War Cemetery will be unveiled on 24 September

With this expansion, space will remain available for the reburial of victims of previous wars. In addition, the war cemetery will continue to provide a dignified final resting place for any future war victims. The extension underlines the importance of lasting remembrance at a time when peace cannot be taken for granted.

The ceremony will take place at the Loenen National War Cemetery, 64 Groenendaalseweg, Loenen, and will begin at 10.30 am.

Special programme

The opening ceremony will feature a varied and impressive programme. Visitors can look forward to, amongst other things:

• Speeches by various speakers, including Deputy Prime Minister Bart van den Brink.
• Musical performances by Lucretia van der Vloot and the brass quintet of the Fanfare Korps Nationale Reserve.
• The launch of the new shared reading book Living Stories, which the War Graves Foundation has developed in collaboration with Feyenoord to pass on the stories of war victims to future generations.
• The reburial of two war victims with full military honours.

Registration required

Due to the special nature of the ceremony, places are limited. You must therefore register in advance.

To register and for further information: register for the initiation ceremony