Tongerseweg cemetery in Maastricht closed after storm damage
Storm on 23 October knocked down trees at Tongerseweg cemetery in Maastricht. The cemetery stays closed to visitors for now.
The cemetery on Tongerseweg in Maastricht is closed for now. A storm on Friday 23 October knocked down trees and broke branches. The municipality (gemeente) asks visitors to stay away until it is safe again.
What is happening?
The storm caused damage at the cemetery. Fallen trees and loose branches are lying around. Municipal workers are clearing the debris and fixing unsafe spots. The cemetery will reopen once it is safe.
Some graves may have been damaged by the storm. The municipality will contact the families of those graves in the coming week.
What does this mean for you?
If you want to visit a loved one at the Tongerseweg cemetery, this is not possible for now.
- Do not visit the cemetery until it reopens.
- If you have a grave at this cemetery, the municipality may contact you if there is damage.
- No reopening date has been announced yet.
Good to know
More information is available on the website of the municipality of Maastricht: notice about Tongerseweg cemetery. If you have questions about a letter or arrangement from the municipality, the help desk offers free assistance.