| prummelgrafmonumenten.nl | Prummel Grafmonumenten | Prummel Grafmonumenten has resumed its activities after a period of illness as a supplier of memorial monuments, having previously been successfully established for years. The company offers a wide range of materials, shapes and text options for memorial monuments, with the help of experienced stonemasons from the second and third generations. Customers receive a free vase with their purchase and benefit from a free two-yearly inspection of the monument's quality, including a guarantee of 10 to 25 years. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | stonemasonry 12 memorial 196 monument 1168 | Oldambt → Winschoten 830 |
| erepeloton.nl | Erepeloton Waalsdorp | The organization provides a list of victims and photos of the executed resistance fighters on the Waalsdorpervlakte. The website offers information about the Erepeloton Waalsdorp association, the Waalsdorpervlakte itself, and the annual commemoration on May 4th. Donations are welcome to support the continuation of this commemoration, and donors can request a receipt from the secretary. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | victim 223 resistance 230 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| vanluijnnatuursteen.nl | Van Luijn Natuursteen | The company specializes in the manufacture of gravestones, ash destinations, building & design and the execution of artwork in natural stone. During production, attention is paid to personal attention, high-quality materials, and sustainability. Van Luijn Natuursteen has a long tradition, active for 115 years in the Tiel region, and also offers possibilities for artwork in natural stone. | Business → Industry 36977 | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 artwork 2248 building 3204 | Gelderland → Tiel 1662 |
| airborne-herdenkingen.nl | Airborne Commemorations Foundation | The foundation organizes various Airborne commemorations, including walks, memorial events at monuments, and official ceremonies at specific locations, such as the Airborne monument on the Airborneplein in Arnhem and the Polish monument in Driel. The foundation manages several Airborne monuments in the region, including locations in Oosterbeek, Heelsum, Renkumse Heide, Arnhem West, and Driel. The website provides information about the different commemorations, the history of the foundation, the board of directors, contact information, and links to other relevant organizations. | World War II → Battle of Arnhem 11 | commemoration 181 monument 1168 walk 2161 region 5412 foundation 6678 | Renkum → Oosterbeek 604 |
| herenhuis.nl | BCM Media | The Herenhuis magazine, published by BCM Media, has ceased publication after more than 15 years. The website offers various thematic sections, including ‘Outdoor Life’, ‘Tourist Active’, ‘Our Dog’ and ‘Listen’ with associated tips and information. Visitors can purchase a single issue of the magazine and are invited to contact the subscription service for questions. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Tourism → Landmarks 53 | monument 1168 magazine 2182 subscription 3287 theme 4015 | |
| corwagemaker.nl | Cor Wagemaker Gravestones | The website presents an overview of various types of gravestones, such as general, special, double, single, and framed gravestones, as well as monuments made of different materials (granite, limestone, marble, corten steel, etc.). Information is provided about various aspects of the gravestone process, including designing gravestones, the text on them, reuse and recycling, repairing and restoring, and cleaning and maintenance. The website offers inspiration with more than 100 examples of gravestones in an inspiration garden and showroom, and offers the possibility to make appointments for personalized advice and custom designs. | | gravestone 161 monument 1168 appointment 13510 design 27202 | |
| begraafplaatsdemeenthof.nl | Stichting Begraafplaats ‘De Meenthof’ | The cemetery is supported by several churches in the municipality of Ede and offers a peaceful place for the burial of loved ones. The website provides information about the goals, policies, accountability, finances, annual report, and remuneration policy of the foundation. The website includes information on fees, forms, and contact details for bereaved relatives who wish to contact the cemetery. | Local Communities → Villages 1005 | bereaved 291 cemetery 395 fee 640 policy 2149 church 3439 goal 4974 | Ede → Wekerom 155 |
| persoonlijkgrafmonument.nl | Jan Reek natuursteen | The website provides customers with the opportunity to design their own gravestones and monuments. The company, part of Jan Reek natural stone, has 130 years of experience in creating gravestones and monuments and possesses a large machine park and showroom. The website offers information about various materials, designs, and services offered, including restoration and second inscriptions, with a focus on personalized guidance and warranty. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 monument 1168 warranty 4701 design 27202 | North-Holland → Hoorn 3090 |
| halifaxmonumentmuiden.nl | Halifax Monument Muiden | The Halifax Monument Muiden is dedicated to the crew of RAF Halifax JB803, which crashed during a bombing mission over Germany. The aircraft, a Handley Page Halifax Mk II of RAF 77 Squadron, took off from RAF Elvington on April 30, 1943, for a nighttime bombing mission to Essen and was intercepted and shot down on May 1, 1943, by Feldwebel Heinz Vinke. The website provides information about the mission, the crew, and the commemoration of the tragic accident, including the quote ‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’ by Laurence Binyon. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | crash 11 aircraft 269 crew 320 mission 1000 monument 1168 | Gooise Meren → Muiderberg 189 |
| gravenstichtingbrabant.nl | Gravenstichting Brabant | The foundation was established on September 18, 2014, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Eindhoven's liberation. The website offers information about the graves of Allied liberators buried in Brabant, presenting their history. Through the 'Scholen Project' (Schools Project), students can research the war graves and light candles at the graves, with municipalities playing a role. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | cemetery 395 candle 792 history 7286 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| bevrijdingsverhalen.nl | Wageningen45 | The website facilitates the submission of liberation stories by veterans, citizens, and their relatives. These stories are included in the National Liberation Stories Database, which preserves the stories for future generations. The website contains a selection of already submitted stories, including personal testimonies of people who experienced the liberation. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | liberation 116 veteran 192 freedom 848 database 1153 story 8285 | |
| grafdecoratie.nl | MMP/ Lunk Web Visuals | The website offers a wide range of grave decorations, including value sets, luxury design sets, and various accessories. Multiple sales channels are available, including discount webshops and an online store for individuals and businesses. The website also provides delivery terms, customer service, and an ordering system for businesses. | Retail & Commerce → Retailers 754 | ordersystem 37 lantern 77 vase 550 letter 834 decoration 4085 assortment 7799 | |
| groeneveldnatuursteen.nl | Groeneveld Natuursteen | The website describes the process of choosing a gravestone as a personal matter, with attention to both the respectful meaning and the aesthetic appeal. The company offers various services, including requesting quotes via a webshop, personalizing gravestones with inscriptions, and providing accessories such as urns. Groeneveld Natuursteen offers a 25-year warranty on new monuments and also renovates existing graves, taking local regulations into account. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | gravestone 161 warranty 4701 webshop 8648 accessories 12975 design 27202 | |
| monumentfortdebilt.nl | Stichting Herdenkingsmonument Fort De Bilt | The website provides information about the history of Fort de Bilt, where 140 resistance fighters were executed during the occupation. It commemorates important events such as the 80th anniversary of the liberation and various annual commemorations. The website contains photos of the commemorations, texts of speeches, and contact information for further information or participation. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | resistance fighter 17 fort 116 commemoration 181 monument 1168 history 7286 | Utrecht → East-> Wilhelminapark 116 |
| memorabel.nl | Jeroen Stok | Jeroen Stok provides the option to have memorial monuments custom-made, including various styles, materials, and features such as flowers, photos, and handprints. The website describes Jeroen Stok's work, ranging from design to placement, and emphasizes his 20+ years of experience in memorial art. The company emphasizes personal guidance and creating a personalized memorial monument in collaboration with bereaved families. | Legal → Estate Planning 113 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 monument 1168 design 27202 | |
| heroesforever.nl | heroesforever.nl | The website is dedicated to those who died in service to their country and for world peace, presenting them as part of an unbroken line of patriots. It includes stories and pictures obtained over the years, with a request for users to report any potential copyright or courtesy violations. A passage from Shakespeare's 'St. Crispin's Day Speech' is included, referencing the value of sacrifice and the importance of remembering those who served. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | soldier 59 veteran 192 freedom 848 memory 1641 story 8285 | |
| struikelstenen.nl | Stichting Instandhouding Joods Erfgoed Gooi- & Vechtstreek | The website explains that Stumbling Stones are small stones with a bronze plaque containing the data of the victims. The stones are placed on sidewalks near the victims' last place of residence and include information about their name, date of birth, deportation, and place of death. The website states that more than 100,000 Stumbling Stones have been placed in various European countries, primarily in Germany, Poland, Austria, Czechia, and Hungary. The first stones in the Netherlands were laid in 2007 in Borne. | Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | stumbling stones 16 remembrance 165 placement 221 victim 223 data 5872 | |
| band-of-brothers.nl | Band of Brothers Living History Group | The website originated from an original STIWOT website and has expanded into a comprehensive 'Base' with information on all Allied paratroopers, their equipment, vehicles, uniforms, and heritage. The website offers an interactive way to share historical information, developed from a submenu with research results. The group is active in preserving material remnants from World War II and maintains contact with other Living History groups, often in collaboration with adopting graves of American paratroopers at war memorials. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | historical 80 war 272 | |
| stichtingnationaleherdenkingsgravenhage.nl | Stichting Nationale Herdenking ’s-Gravenhage | The foundation organizes annual commemorations on May 4th in The Hague, featuring silent walks and gatherings at nine memorial sites. A key part of the activity involves teaching about World War II in schools to preserve the memory of the event. The website provides information on upcoming commemorations, locations of monuments, and a photo gallery of recent events. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | remembrance 165 monument 1168 walk 2161 sponsors 2642 school 7856 event 45199 | The Hague → Scheveningen 1625 |
| sunsetmarch.nl | Stichting Sunset March | The Sunset March is a daily tribute initiated on October 19, 2014, featuring light masts on a new city bridge in Nijmegen being ignited at the pace of a march to commemorate the Allied soldiers who crossed the Waal during Operation Market Garden. The foundation organizes the Sunset March and maintains a register of veterans who have participated. The website also contains annual reports, photos, and poems related to the event. The Sunset March invites veterans from various nationalities to participate and provides a registration page for desired dates. Visitors are warmly welcome to follow the veteran of the day and support the event. | World War II → Operation Market Garden 13 | light mast 31 veteran 192 foundation 6678 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| ihdh.nl | Stichting Internationaal Homomonument Den Haag | The monument commemorates lgbttq+ individuals who died during World War II and annually addresses current themes related to lgbttq+ emancipation. The website offers information about the Commemorations, including the livestream of the 2025 commemoration and coverage of previous commemorations. Attention is paid to important figures, such as Ru Paré and Do Versteegh, who are commemorated during the commemorations, and the pink resistance. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | world war ii 153 commemoration 181 monument 1168 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| vriendenvanbronbeek.nl | Friends of Bronbeek Foundation | The website provides information about the history of Bronbeek, the museum, and the monuments on the estate. It presents opportunities to become a member of the foundation, with corresponding benefits such as free museum admission and access to the Bronbeek Bulletin. The website also contains news, an agenda, and information about the annual Friends Day, with details about the activities and the possibility to donate. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | museum 2002 donation 5110 history 7286 membership 10442 | Arnhem → Paasberg 15 |
| gaasterlandinwo2.nl | HWG | The website provides information about monuments, plaques, cemeteries, and memorial routes that honor the wartime history of Gaasterland. It also describes personal stories and events, such as the Harich boat refugees, the Boerenschool in Rijs, and German air raids on the area. The website contains an overview of victims, resistance fighters, German deserters, and other involved parties, with names, occupations and their contribution to mutual resistance and reconciliation. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | resistance fighter 17 victim 223 person 448 monument 1168 event 45199 | De Fryske Marren → Oudemirdum 73 |
| eindhoven4044.nl | eindhoven4044.nl | The website presents an overview of stories about Eindhoven residents, resistance fighters, and victims of World War II, including experiences within Eindhoven itself and in concentration camp Neuengamme. Details are provided about individual people, such as René Wesselink, who went into hiding during the war and tragically died, and the many Eindhoven residents who perished in Neuengamme. The website also contains information about historical events, such as the occupation of the Lorentz-lyceum, illegal newspapers, the liberation of Woensel, and the availability of a book about resistance fighter Ad van Eerd and PSV. | | world war ii 153 victim 223 resistance 230 story 8285 book 11396 | Arnhem → Schuytgraaf-Centrum 79 |
| struikelehv.nl | Stichting 18 september | The ‘Stumbling Stones in Eindhoven’ project commemorates the 274 Jewish residents of Eindhoven who died during World War II by placing small memorial stones (Stolpersteine) in the sidewalks near their former homes. These stones contain the victim's name, date of death, and the name of the concentration camp. The project is initiated by Gunter Demnig, a German artist who has placed over 100,000 Stolpersteine in more than 1,600 municipalities across Europe. Since 2008, Stolpersteine have also been placed in other Dutch cities. A specific component of the project involves placing Stolpersteine in the path to the Grote Beek cemetery, in remembrance of the 24 Jewish patients of the former State Mental Hospital. | World War II → Holocaust 115 | stumbling stones 16 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| oorlogsdodenoldenzaal.nl | Municipality of Oldenzaal | The website contains data for nearly 600 people who died as a result of war, violence, racism, or discrimination during the war. In addition to the names of the victims, war stories and war diaries are shared. The website organizes a memorial service annually on May 8th to commemorate the victims of the liberation. | World War II → Liberation 82 | liberation 116 victim 223 war 272 story 8285 | Overijssel → Oldenzaal 1219 |
| allerzieleninhetvondelpark.nl | Stichting Wie Mis Jij? | The event, held annually on November 2nd, attracts hundreds of visitors from all ages and backgrounds. The organization, a private initiative supported by the Stichting Wie Mis Jij?, aims to show in a low-threshold manner that loss is a part of life and provide an opportunity to honor cherished memories. The atmosphere is relaxed and without fixed rituals, with the goal of softening the grief through the beauty of the surroundings and the reflections of the lights. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | lights 155 grief 1577 boat 2980 event 45199 | Amsterdam → South 1488 |
| stolperstenengroenlo.nl | Stichting Stolperstenen Groenlo | The website describes the Stolperstones project, designed by German artist Gunther Demnig, and its specific application in Groenlo. These stones remember the victims of the Nazi regime, including Jews, resistance fighters, forced laborers, and other victims. The website provides information about the locations of the Stolperstones, the text on the stones (name, birth year, year of deportation/arrest, death date) and the individuals involved in placing and maintaining the memorial stones. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | victim 223 foundation 6678 | Oost Gelre → Groenlo 421 |
| kerklekkum.nl | Ceciliakerk Lekkum | The website contains information about the church, the cemetery, the Lekkum Protestant Community, and related topics. Users can search for graves on the cemetery, find historical information, and access the PKN (Protestantse Kerk in Nederland) policy plan. The website also likely provides contact information for inquiries about the church and cemetery. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | cemetery 395 policy 2149 church 3439 history 7286 community 7931 | Leeuwarden → Lekkum 18 |
| huizelidwina.nl | Gemeente Borne | The monument at Retraitehuisweg 1 in Zenderen has been renewed and commemorates the three resistance fighters who died on September 23, 1944: Dirk de Ruiter, Coen Hilbrink, and Sietse Hilbrink. Huize Lidwina served as an ideal headquarters for the Twente resistance fighters, hidden in the woods near Zenderen. In September 1944, the resistance base was betrayed and blown up, resulting in the deaths of Coen Hilbrink and his father Sietse Hilbrink and Dirk Cornelis Ruiter. The text on the monument, ‘they couldn’t do otherwise,’ refers to the findings of Coen Hilbrink during his investigation into the resistance and to the booklet by Koos Michel, who escaped during the raid. | World War II → Resistance 78 | resistance 230 monument 1168 | Borne → Zenderen 92 |
| stolpersteine-twente.nl | Stichting Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland | The Stolpersteine project was conceived by German artist Gunter Demnig and now has thousands of locations across Europe. In Twente, foundations support working groups in Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo that maintain the memory of victims of the Nazi regime by laying Stolpersteine. A recent development is the development of a second ‘Stumbling Stones Listening Route’ in Enschede, which will be opened on May 5, 2025. This route highlights the impact of the occupation years on the city. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Specialized History → World War II 1134 | stolpersteine 31 victim 223 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| slagomotterlo.nl | slagomotterlo.nl | The website provides information about Otterlo before, during, and after World War II, based on the book by Jan A. Vos. The goal is to provide a better picture of the fallen soldiers and civilians through photos and biographies, as only names are listed on the monument in Otterlo. The website highlights the origins of Otterlo and the events leading up to World War II. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | soldier 59 battle 59 war 272 monument 1168 community 7931 book 11396 | Ede → Otterlo 371 |
| joodslyceum.nl | Paul Krugerschool, OBS de Springbok | The website is based on a plaque unveiled on April 2, 2014, in the Fischerstraat 135 in The Hague, as a memorial to the students of the Jewish Lyceum. From 1941 to 1943, 276 children attended the Jewish Lyceum at this location, but they were not protected from the Nazi persecutions. 179 of these children were arrested and deported from the Netherlands, never to return. | World War II → Holocaust 115 | plaque 69 world war ii 153 the hague 312 student 7623 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| arteagrafmonumenten.nl | Artea Grafmonumenten | The website offers a wide assortment of more than 3000 gravestones and monuments, including models of various styles and materials. Customers can view a collection online and schedule a free appointment to discuss a design. The company has over 25 years of experience in creating memorial monuments. Artea Grafmonumenten offers gravestones and monuments in Alkmaar and Veenendaal and guides customers through the entire process, from design to placement on cemeteries. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | gravestone 161 cemetery 395 monument 1168 collection 7566 design 27202 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| annaanna.nl | AnnaAnna Glasatelier & Ontwerp | The workshop specializes in creating gravestones and memorial monuments with glass, stone, stainless steel and other materials, taking into account the individual wishes of the client. Clients can request a personalized design, focusing on creating a memorial that reflects the feelings associated with the deceased. AnnaAnna Glasatelier & Ontwerp offers services for various grave types, including urn graves and the production of personalized glass objects, such as ash stones. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 stone 724 glass 2919 design 27202 | |
| groedepodium.nl | Groede Podium | The park offers various activities, including a trampoline park, drift karting, and bunker and nature tours. The bunkers from 1942 serve as silent witnesses to World War II and encourage visitors to explore. In addition to the play equipment and activities, there is also a 'Headquarters' with a newsletter, social media links, and information about the park's facilities, such as a bicycle service point and ample parking. | Children’s Activities → Playgrounds 702 | headquarters 15 bunker 92 playground 1088 park 1863 nature 9094 | Sluis → Groede 108 |
| deylius.nl | Michiel Deylius | Michiel Deylius offers various services including sculpture, memorial stones and lettering. A central theme is the meaning of the semicolon (;) as a symbol for reflection and connecting moments. Deylius draws inspiration from literature, such as ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and uses braille inscriptions in his works. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Sculpture → Visual Arts 4165 | inscription 17 memorial 196 steel 1177 sculpture 1440 text 2467 | |
| memento-gedenkbeelden.nl | Memento Gedenkbeelden | The website offers a deep exploration of the symbolism behind various grave monuments and memorials, explaining the different symbolic meanings conveyed in each detail. Timeless designs for grave monuments and memorials are presented, ranging from classic to modern, with the goal of creating lasting memories. The website also addresses materials for grave monuments, selecting memorials, the historical evolution and modern trends in grave monuments, as well as the possibility of personalized and meaningful tributes. | Death → Funerals 552 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | grave monument 93 symbol 149 memorial 196 design 27202 | |
| carolinepeeters.nl | Caroline Peeters | The website offers an online shop with new boxes, jewelry, and special offers. Caroline Peeters organizes workshops, including one-day and multi-day workshops tailored to specific requests. The website also includes information about Caroline Peeters' philosophy, biography, and a news section. | Crafts → Ceramics 1156 | urn 411 ceramics 1271 box 1982 storage 2446 exhibition 5332 workshop 19325 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| joodsmonumentbaarn.nl | Municipality of Baarn | Since January 27, 2016, the municipality of Baarn has erected a Jewish Monument in the Amaliapark in Baarn, near the liberation monument. The monument honors 45 Jewish residents of Baarn who were deported and murdered in camps such as Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. Twelve of the victims were children. The website provides a list of the victims, information about the history of the monument, and information about guest lectures given in schools about the Holocaust. | World War II → Holocaust 115 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | holocaust 31 victim 223 committee 629 monument 1168 | Utrecht → Baarn 1628 |
| monument21.nl | Stichting Monument 21 | The monument honors the ‘Stadskanaalster Achterhuis’ where the Drenth family provided refuge to 16 Dutch Resistance members during World War II. In 2019-2020, an artwork was designed by Bernard Winkel and Leo Kaldenbach, consisting of 21 curved steel plates, to honor the 21 sheltered individuals. Visitors can learn more about the Drenth family, the Dutch Resistance members, and the monument itself through the website, including the opportunity to donate or sponsor. | World War II → Resistance 78 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | steel plate 11 resistance 230 monument 1168 artwork 2248 | Groningen → Stadskanaal 1054 |
| steenhouwerij-rijtink.nl | Steenhouwerij Rijtink | The website provides information on various types of gravestones, including granite, memorial stones, and modern designs, as well as digital and illuminated monuments. The company also offers accessories such as flower boxes, vases, lanterns, and bronze ornaments, as well as lettering and texts. Steenhouwerij Rijtink offers personalized guidance in the design of a gravestone and can advise on the various options and prices. | Garden Furniture → Garden Statues 34 Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 letter 834 restoration 3417 | Utrecht → Veenendaal 2641 |
| andersgedenken.nl | Anders Gedenken | The website describes the growing demand for personalized memorials and the flexibility that cemeteries now offer. The company, with a background in art and design, provides services for grave art, tombstones, memorials, and sculptures. The process includes determining a theme, creating a design, discussing the design with the client, and finally executing and placing the memorial. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | tombstone 80 memorial 196 sculpture 1440 theme 4015 design 27202 | |
| hinthamerpark.nl | Tjeu Cornet | The website includes a 38-minute documentary, ‘Hinthamerpark in the War’, featuring former residents reflecting on their experiences during World War II. The documentary tells the tragic story of the Lievendag family, who lived at Boterweg 34 in 1944, and focuses on the story of Jewish Max Lievendag and his family. The film is available via Brabant in Beelden and divided into three parts on YouTube, produced by Tjeu Cornet with documentation by Luc van Gent and cinematography by Michel Kapteijns. | Local History → Place History 41 | war 272 documentation 452 documentary 1081 resident 3245 family 6462 story 8285 | Oisterwijk → Haaren 255 |
| ninahoekman.nl | Nina Hoekman | The website describes the life of Nina Hoekman, including her international chess career and photos from tournaments in countries like Poland, Ufa, and Beijing. A section is dedicated to the Nina Hoekman Memorial, with information about the Memorial's launch in 2015, the mayor's speech, and the participants. The website offers insights into the events surrounding the Memorial, including tournaments, results, sponsorship, and news reports, as well as reflections and analyses on Nina’s life and work. | Board → Chess 468 | memorial 196 chess 216 analysis 1615 tournament 2476 photo 7778 news 15293 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| oorlogsgravenhuizum.nl | Oorlogsgraven Comité Huizum | The site contains details about the military graves, including the crew of an Allied bomber that crashed in 1943. There is information about the civilian graves, which resulted from various incidents against the occupiers. The website also provides information about the annual Remembrance Day, including photos and reports. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | military 87 remembrance 165 | Leeuwarden → Huizum-West 23 |
| stolpersteine-hengelo.nl | Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland | The website describes the ‘Stolpersteine’ concept, an initiative by artist Gunter Demnig, which places memorials in sidewalks for victims of the Nazis. The Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland Foundation supports the working groups in Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo in placing these Stolpersteine. The website presents information about the project, costs (one Stolperstein costs € 132,-), and recent news items, such as an exhibition about the transportation of Jews from Hengelo on April 10, 1943. Contact information and donation details are also provided. | World War II → Holocaust 115 | stolpersteine 31 memorial 196 victim 223 foundation 6678 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| wapendroppingwandeltocht.nl | Stichting Wapendropping Wandeltocht | The second edition of the Wandeltocht took place on May 3, 2025, with the theme 'War brings only losers'. Organized by Hessel Bouma, the tour aimed to ‘experience’ the events of World War II through experiential moments and stamp collecting. Participants received a participation booklet and a commemorative gift in the form of a weapon container at the end of the tour. | Events → Walking Tours 166 | world war ii 153 freedom 848 | Southwest-Friesland → Heeg 227 |
| operationcleanser.nl | Oranjevereniging Voorthuizen | The website recalls the liberation of North Veluwe by Canadian troops on April 17, 1945, known as Operation Cleanser. The website describes the annual commemoration of this liberation, particularly the 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, featuring activities such as a photo gallery, 'The Walk,' and an online event. The website thanks all partners, sponsors, participating groups, and volunteers who make the organization of Camp Operation Cleanser possible, listing involved organizations and companies. | World War II → Liberation 82 | liberation 116 commemoration 181 photo gallery 206 sponsors 2642 event 45199 | Meierijstad → Erp 304 |
| timmerman-natuursteen.nl | Timmerman Natuursteen | Timmerman Natuursteen has over 150 years of experience working with natural stone and is known for its craftsmanship and custom work, creating unique products. The website offers an overview of the various applications of natural stone, both for gravestones and urns as well as for interior and outdoor applications, such as countertops and flooring. The company emphasizes its passion for the material and attention to the customer, and shares experiences, such as an interview with a customer who found comfort through having a memorial stone placed. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | gravestone 161 countertop 179 urn 411 natural stone 614 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Nieuwerkerk 110 |
| vandraanen.nl | Uitvaartcentrum Almelo | Joek van Draanen is a visual artist known for his sculptures utilizing glass and bronze, often featuring a green hue due to the patina on the bronze. The sculptures are described as playful, disarming, and often elicit a gentle smile from the viewer. They frequently explore themes such as rebirth, balance, and the remembrance of loved ones. The website includes interviews with Joek van Draanen, information about specific sculptures like the Griffin, the Phoenix, and the Fool, and opportunities for special commissions. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Visual Arts → Bronze Sculpture 161 | bronze 225 commission 609 interview 1371 sculpture 1440 artwork 2248 glass 2919 | |
| marketgardenveterans.nl | Market Garden Veterans Association | Operation Market Garden, fought between September 17th and 25th, 1944, was a British-led Allied operation during World War II. The operation aimed to seize a series of nine bridges, particularly the one at Arnhem over the Rhine River, to advance into Germany. Despite successes in liberating Eindhoven and Nijmegen, the Allied forces ultimately failed to maintain their positions around Arnhem, highlighting the operation's complex outcome. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | veteran 192 netherlands 1376 memory 1641 | |
| stichtingsporenvandeoorlog.nl | Stichting Sporen van de Oorlog | The website provides information about the history of the Peel-Raamstelling, including the period between the world wars and the events in Mill. It features testimonies, stories, and photographs of people who lived in Mill during the war, including eyewitnesses, soldiers, and civilians. These stories cover topics such as occupation, requisitioning, espionage, and mine warfare. The website addresses the events surrounding the Battle of Mill on May 10th and 11th, the evacuation, reconstruction, and remembrance of fallen soldiers. It also discusses aspects such as the role of the Defense Canal and armored trains. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 World War II → Remembrance 120 | soldier 59 photographs 254 war 272 | Land van Cuijk → Mill 342 |
| stichtingpion.nl | PION | The website informs about the Remembrance ceremony on Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Stevenskerk, with dignitaries and Nijmegen residents present. The website describes the lead-up to the remembrance, including the Indisch cultural festival Sama NIMMA on August 16th. The website offers the possibility to register for the remembrance, with information requested about the number of people, laying a wreath, and the name of the person who will lay the wreath. | World War II → Dutch East Indies 67 | wreath 79 remembrance 165 ceremony 824 registration 4366 event 45199 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| maesnatuursteen.nl | Maes Natuursteen | The website offers a wide range of gravestones, including Chinese gravestones, glass gravestones, and gravestones with various symbols such as angels, roses, or hearts. Maes Natuursteen has a comprehensive list of cemeteries, including cemeteries in Haarlem, Aalsmeer, Zandvoort, Beverwijk and Westerveld. The company is a family-run business with 94 years of experience and offers a 25-year warranty and a delivery time of 4 weeks, without any deposit. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | gravestone 161 cemetery 395 family business 793 monument 1168 workshop 19325 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| ruwenatuursteen-grafmonumenten.nl | Veluwehof Natuursteen | The company specializes in processing raw natural stones into grave monuments, with a focus on own import and a wide selection in the Netherlands. The website describes the increasing popularity of natural tombstones, originating from Southern Europe, Southeast Europe and Turkey, which create unique and personal monuments. The website presents various possibilities for combinations with other materials (glass, granite, etc.) and provides examples of grave monuments, as well as information about the selection and placement of the stones in the Netherlands. | | grave monument 93 combination 189 natural stone 614 monument 1168 collection 7566 | |
| berkenhamer.nl | Grafsteenhouwerij Berkenhamer & Zoon | Grafsteenhouwerij Berkenhamer & Zoon has been active in the stone carving industry since 1920 and offers a variety of services, including the creation and restoration of gravestones. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, combining traditional handwork techniques with modern tools. Berkenhamer & Zoon highlights the quality of the materials used and values excellent service, including delivery, finishing, information, and aftercare. And of course, strictly adhering to warranty terms. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | gravestone 161 craftsmanship 1858 text 2467 restoration 3417 | Haarlemmermeer → Zwanenburg 295 |
| liberation040.nl | Stichting Liberation 040 | The Liberation 040 festival is the eighth edition of an annual event that commemorates the liberation of Eindhoven and celebrates freedom. The festival, organized by Stichting Liberation 040, offers a wide range of activities, including musical performances, an exhibition on Eindhoven during World War II, and interactive activities around the theme of freedom. The foundation is committed to promoting awareness of the liberation and World War II, with a focus on youth and young professionals, and collaborates with organizations such as UNICEF and Amnesty International. | World War II → Liberation 82 | liberation 116 awareness 1735 festival 3804 foundation 6678 history 7286 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| stolpersteineschiedam.nl | Stichting Stolpersteine Schiedam | The Stolpersteine project, founded by Gunter Demnig, places stumbling stones in sidewalks to honor victims of the Nazi regime, providing information about their name, date of birth, place of residence, and date of death. In the Netherlands, more than 150 municipalities already have thousands of stumbling stones, and in Schiedam, hundreds have already been placed, primarily focused on the Jewish community. The Stolpersteine Schiedam Foundation works with Gunter Demnig to place new stumbling stones, with the goal of commemorating all Jewish Schiedam residents who perished during World War II. | World War II → Holocaust 115 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | stumbling stones 16 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Schiedam 2249 |
| meijer-natuursteen.nl | Meijer Natuursteen | The company offers custom-made gravestones and is located in Oosterbeek, near Arnhem, where customers can find a wide selection. Meijer Natuursteen has more than 100 years of experience and offers a complete service from design to placement and maintenance, and guarantees 30 years on their products. Customers can visit the showroom for advice and expect a personal service, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, attention, and the company's long-standing tradition dating back to 1886. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 monument 1168 craftsmanship 1858 showroom 4883 maintenance 20093 design 27202 | Renkum → Oosterbeek 604 |
| hesselink.nl | Steenhouwerij Hesselink | The company offers personalized advice and creates custom gravestones, prioritizing the wishes of the customer. The website showcases a wide range of gravestones, urn stones, and accessories, and offers the possibility to view a company film and a free inspiration brochure. Steenhouwerij Hesselink’s process includes design, careful execution, and professional placement of gravestones, with a focus on quality and attention to detail. | Monuments → Heritage 526 | gravestone 161 placement 221 monument 1168 design 27202 | |
| engraved.nl | Engraved | The platform provides a wide range of products, including memorial cards, customized coffins, wades, funeral photography, and grave monuments. Engraved targets the funeral industry and allows for the creation of personalized and unique memorial services by customizing products to individual preferences. Furthermore, Engraved, through its brand FairWell, offers a selection of sustainable and green funeral products, aiming to cherish both memories and the environment. | | sustainable 739 funeral 2477 wishes 2717 | |
| wo2-hoekschewaard.nl | Municipality of Zuid-Beijerland | The website includes an overview of various war memorials in different villages of the Hoeksche Waard, including monuments for civilian victims and the India Memorial. It provides information on themes related to World War II, such as occupation, liberation, the air war, and the famine winter. The website also publishes articles and downloads, such as historical reports and PDF documents about specific events and people, including commemorations and personal stories. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | memorial 196 download 287 theme 4015 article 6000 | Hoeksche Waard → 's-Gravendeel 200 |
| weerstandgrafmonumenten.nl | Weerstand Grafmonumenten | The company, Weerstand Grafmonumenten, manufactures custom gravestones and monuments using various materials such as stone, glass, metal and wood. Visitors can visit a monument garden with more than 50 examples of gravestones and monuments and request a free inspiration box for home orientation. The company has a long tradition (since 1997) in stonecutting and works with cemeteries in the region of Flevoland, Friesland and Overijssel, providing and renovating monuments in the Urk, Lelystad, Emmeloord and Almere area. | | tombstone 80 monument 1168 appointment 13510 design 27202 | Noordoostpolder → Emmeloord 1649 |
| bootnatuursteen.nl | Boot Natuursteen | Boot Natuursteen operates in three departments: Building Products, Exclusive Projects, and Grave Monuments, offering services such as production, assembly, and restoration. The company emphasizes their long experience, since 1902, and their expertise in working with natural stone, highlighting the use of materials provided by nature. Boot Natuursteen provides solutions for both exterior and interior projects, and has a special department for grave monuments, offering a personal guide from design to placement. | Stone & Tiles → Natural Stone 199 | exterior 237 natural stone 614 monument 1168 restoration 3417 production 4582 interior 8093 | |
| dodenherdenkingleiden.nl | Dodenherdenking Leiden Foundation | The foundation organizes two annual ceremonies on May 4th, taking place at the military war monument Haagsche Schouw and the civilian war monument next to mill De Valk. The website offers information about the programs of the ceremonies from recent years, including concerts and speeches. Furthermore, the website provides retakes of previous ceremonies, with links to online viewing of concerts and ceremonies. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | remembrance 165 speech 532 monument 1168 | Leiden → Oude Morsch 19 |
| vandamnatuursteen.nl | Van Dam Natuursteen b.v. | The website provides information about the company's workflow, the range of gravestones and monuments, and the possibilities for appointments and visits. Customers can easily make an appointment to visit the showroom in Woerden, where various monuments are displayed. Appointments outside regular opening hours are also possible. Van Dam Natuursteen emphasizes personal attention, a-quality natural stone, and innovation, and offers a complete service from design to placement, with the customer at the center. | Administrative Support → Family Businesses 664 | gravestone 161 stone 724 monument 1168 showroom 4883 appointment 13510 | Utrecht → Woerden 2642 |
| grafkunstenaar.nl | Christine Kortland | Christine Kortland has been a stone sculptor for fifteen years and designs custom gravestones. Customers collaborate with Kortland to capture the story and personal memories of the deceased, discussing desired forms, materials, and details. The text, names, and dates are hand-carved in stone, and the website offers inspiration and the opportunity for a free consultation. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 stone 724 monument 1168 memory 1641 story 8285 design 27202 | Rotterdam → Hillegersberg-Schiebroek 404 |
| 11mei1940.nl | Historische Vereniging West-Alblasserwaard | The website recalls a dark chapter in Alblasserdam's history, namely the invasion of May 11, 1940, when 28 civilians were killed. The website features a non-functional virtual walk that attempted to reconstruct the situation in the center of Alblasserdam in 1940. The website requests historical photos of the center of Alblasserdam before 1940 and thanks the Historische Vereniging West-Alblasserwaard (HVWA) for providing the photos used in the walk. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | | South-Holland → Alblasserdam 826 |
| dominicus.nl | Dominicus | The company offers a wide range of natural stone products, catering to both residential and business clients. Dominicus is located in various showrooms in Westkapelle, Goes, Dordrecht, and Rotterdam, offering delivery and installation throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. The website emphasizes the quality and diversity of the natural stone products, with a rating of 8.6 and a focus on creating stylish and unique interior and memorial elements. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | tomestones 21 countertop 179 natural stone 614 wall 1378 table 1778 showroom 4883 | Veere → Westkapelle 183 |
| rvs-grafmonumenten.nl | Memorabel Bijzondere Grafmonumenten | The website showcases a selection of unique memorial monuments created in collaboration with bereaved families, including the ‘Ode to Love’ and glass monuments. It provides an overview of funeral texts and music, as well as information about funeral etiquette. The website describes the process of designing and creating personalized memorial monuments, prioritizing the wishes of the bereaved and with the artist providing a unique and appropriate form. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | memorial monument 33 gravestone 161 urn 411 monument 1168 | |
| brabantsgesneuvelden.nl | Stichting Herdenking Brabants Gesneuvelden | The website offers further information about the foundation, its origins and objectives. Through the website, the personal details of fallen Brabant military personnel and resistance fighters are accessible, often accompanied by photos and personal stories. The memorial monument for the Brabant Fallen in Waalre serves as a remembrance place for the victims of various wars, and the website contains information about the upcoming commemoration in 2025. | Specialized History → War 94 | secretariat 142 commemoration 181 monument 1168 foundation 6678 story 8285 | North-Brabant → Waalre 565 |
| begraafplaats-sintbarbara.nl | St. Barbara R.K. Begraafplaats en Crematorium | St. Barbara Cemetery and Crematorium are located on the outskirts of Utrecht, in a green environment, and include a historic cemetery, a chapel, and a crematorium. The cemetery and crematorium are managed by a team of experienced and dedicated staff, who are distinguished by empathy and professionalism. Visitors can find information about burials, cremation, opening hours, practical information and a virtual memorial place on the website. | Death → Funerals 552 | chapel 133 cemetery 395 cremation 615 event 45199 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| urnen.nl | Urnen.nl | The urns, worry stones, and memorial leaves are hand-made in Royal Goedewaagen, one of the oldest earthenware factories in Europe. Visitors can choose from standard models and have text or decoration applied. The website also offers information on shipping, payment, warranty, and general terms and conditions. | | earthenware 57 urn 411 | Borger-Odoorn → Nieuw-Buinen 140 |
| daming.nl | Daming | The website provides information on various types of grave stones, including lying stones, standing stones with edging, and general graves and urn graves. Daming describes its operations and experience, noting the successful placement of grave stones for over 5,000 families. The site displays photos of grave stones with prices and accessories, such as vases, lanterns and photos, and offers the possibility to create custom grave stones. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Trade → Stone Trade 32 | gravestone 161 decoration 4085 photo 7778 price 8328 | |
| tasmonument-denhaag.nl | Municipality of The Hague | The municipality of The Hague decided to erect a monument commemorating the transatlantic slave trade in the spring of 2023. The visual arts institution Stroom Den Haag nominated three artists, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Nelson Carrilho, and Tirzo Martha, to create sketch designs for the monument. The sketch designs are available on this website and the site describes the input of a sounding board group of residents and descendants of the slave trade into the design process, as well as a presentation of the sketches to involved stakeholders. | World War II → Holocaust 115 | monument 1168 artist 5745 municipality 6837 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| monumentenpaleis.nl | Monumentenpaleis | The website offers a monument selector and an online shop with an extensive range of gravestones, including small tombstones, glass gravestones and natural stone gravestones. Customers can choose from various materials such as stainless steel, bronze and ceramic photos. Urn graves and vases are also available. In addition to sales, the company also offers restoration and maintenance services and provides a 25-year guarantee on its products. | | gravestone 161 restoration 3417 assortment 7799 | |
| evenementengennep.nl | Gemeente Gennep | The website covers all events organized around the theme of 80 years of commemoration and freedom in the municipality of Gennep. During the Second World War, the municipality of Gennep experienced important events, including evacuation and liberation in 1944 and 1945. The events are based on the themes of evacuation, liberation of Gennep, and the national liberation, and are organized every five years. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 | evacuation 53 historical 80 liberation 116 municipality 6837 event 45199 | Gennep → Ottersum 72 |
| memare.nl | Memare | Memare specializes in designing and offering personalized memorials, such as tombstones, urns, and memorial items. The website describes the process of putting together a memorial, from the initial consultation to the final design, including potentially 3D models. Memare offers a complete service, including renovation and maintenance of existing monuments, and has showrooms in Hoek van Holland, The Hague and Westland, as well as possibilities for visits to the cemetery or at home. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | tombstone 80 memorial 196 urn 411 showroom 4883 renovation 13849 | Rotterdam → Hoek van Holland 540 |
| missionbelle.nl | Mission Belle Stichting B-17G Memorial | The foundation was established in July 2016 and is dedicated to commemorating the downed B-17G bomber Mission Belle, named after the aircraft with serial number 42-31097. After a thorough effort to present accurate information, the website provides data about the crew, the mission, and the events surrounding the emergency landing of the aircraft in the Lek River in 1943. The foundation is committed to maintaining a monument and website, with support through sponsorship, including the sale of books and certificates which represent a ‘piece of ownership’ of the monument. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | aircraft 269 crew 320 mission 1000 monument 1168 foundation 6678 | Molenlanden → Streefkerk 78 |
| vrouwenkampen.nl | Japanese Women’s Camps Foundation and Japanese Men’s Camps Foundation | In 2020, a commemorative film was released jointly due to the pandemic, and a news page provides information on previous commemorations. Preparations are underway for the upcoming commemoration on August 31, 2025, marking 80 years since the end of the Japanese occupation of former Dutch Indies, and the invitation and program are available for download via a link. The Foundation is organizing a photo exhibition in collaboration with Stichting Open Mind, with the exhibition moved to the Bronbeek estate. Additionally, a documentary about the impact of war and colonial history on later generations is available. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | commemoration 181 documentary 1081 exhibition 5332 foundation 6678 | Arnhem → Paasberg 15 |
| kallenkote1944.nl | Stichting Dorpsbelang Kallenkote | The monument was adopted by the former OBS Kallenkote school and now by the Stichting Dorpsbelang Kallenkote, which is responsible for organizing commemorations. Annually, a commemoration takes place on or around October 13th, the day of the fusillade, during which students receive education about World War II and the tradition of remembrance. The Stichting Dorpsbelang Kallenkote aims to continue remembering, remain aware of peace and freedom, and to not forget the events of the war. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 World War II → Remembrance 120 | commemoration 181 war 272 stichting 481 monument 1168 school 7856 | Steenwijkerland → Kallenkote 37 |
| stolpersteine-enschede.nl | Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland | The Stolpersteine project, founded by Gunter Demnig, places memorial stones in sidewalks to remember victims of the Nazi's, including deportation, murder, and suicide. The Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland foundation supports working groups in Enschede, Almelo, and Hengelo in laying down these Stolpersteine, keeping the memory of the victims alive. Each Stolperstein consists of a stone with a brass plaque displaying the name, birth year, deportation year and place, and death year and place of the victim. The project relies on donations. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Specialized History → World War II 1134 | stolpersteine 31 victim 223 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| kerkhofoverweersepolderdijk.nl | The Foundation | The cemetery was established in 1875 and provided resting places for many deceased over a century. After the opening of a new cemetery, Overweersepolderdijk was closed and fell into disrepair until a foundation took over the restoration in 2004. Today, the cemetery offers various possibilities, including memorial services, concerts, and exhibitions, and the option for scattering ashes. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | ashes 105 chapel 133 memorial 196 cemetery 395 restoration 3417 | North-Holland → Purmerend 2620 |
| destilleweiden.nl | Dierenbegraafplaats De Stille Weiden | The cemetery originated in 1973 as a request from neighbors to a farmer to create a space for burying pets. Since 1993, the Zonneveld family has managed the cemetery, offering a dignified resting place in the Westfriesland landscape and gaining recognition through a personal approach led by Maikel Zonneveld. Dierenbegraafplaats De Stille Weiden is one of the largest pet cemeteries in the Netherlands, where dogs and cats find peace. | Environment → Animals 13764 | cemetery 395 pet 1617 | Noordoostpolder → Emmeloord 1649 |
| grafonderhoudfriesland.nl | Grafonderhoud Friesland | The company was founded in 2006 by Luuc Wouda, following years of experience with the Royal Steenklip in Sneek. Services include cleaning, polishing, repainting of letters, repairing subsidence, and embedding floors of gravestones. Grafonderhoud Friesland offers both one-time and periodic maintenance services, focusing on service and clear communication with clients. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | gravestone 161 restoration 3417 quote 12863 maintenance 20093 | Southwest-Friesland → Sneek 1921 |
| herdenkingbevrijdingbreda.nl | Stichting Jaarlijkse Herdenking Bevrijding Breda | The website describes the history of Breda under Nazi regime (1940-1944) and the subsequent liberation on October 29, 1944, by the Polish Panzer Division, led by General Maczek. The website offers an overview of the annual ceremonies and festivities that take place around October 29, including visits to Polish war cemeteries and the remembrance of Polish soldiers. The website emphasizes the importance of preserving freedom and democracy, and thanks the Stichting Jaarlijkse Herdenking Bevrijding Breda for organizing these events. | World War II → Liberation 82 | liberation 116 commemoration 181 polish 269 ceremony 824 foundation 6678 history 7286 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| bootgrafmonumenten.nl | Boot Grafmonumenten | The website features a wide range of inspiration for gravestones, including classic, contemporary, and natural stone variations in various shapes and colors. Boot Grafmonumenten offers a diverse range of materials, such as stainless steel, glass, corten steel, and natural stone, and provides services including permit applications, lettering, restoration, and placement. The website provides guidance from A to Z, from considering a gravestone to the final placement, and also offers various accessories, such as lanterns, vases, and crosses. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 permit 744 letter 834 monument 1168 design 27202 | |
| stichtingdehof.nl | Stichting de Hof | The cemetery ‘Gedenkt te Sterven’ was opened in 1793 and was a popular destination for residents of Hilversum and surrounding areas in its early years. In 1996, Stichting ‘De Hof’ was established to restore and maintain the cemetery, with attention to the historic wall, tombstones, and pathways. The foundation aims to make this peaceful and refreshing corner of Hilversum accessible again to anyone seeking respite under the old trees during the summer months. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | tomestones 21 cemetery 395 pathway 447 wall 1378 foundation 6678 | North-Holland → Hilversum 4397 |
| vliegenoverpolderlijnen.nl | Royal Air Force (RAF) | In 2008, the wreckage of a Short Stirling, a four-engined bomber of the RAF, was discovered in the waters of the Markermeer. The Short Stirling BK716 flew over the North Sea to Berlin in 1943, where the crew undertook their final flight. The website commemorates the seven crew members, consisting of five Britons and two Canadians, who disappeared after the mission. | Air Services → Aircraft 66 | world war ii 153 aircraft 269 crew 320 | Steenwijkerland → Kallenkote 37 |
| overloonwarchronicles.nl | Overloon War Chronicles | The website contains biographies and stories about participants in the Battle of Overloon, focusing on soldiers buried at the CWGC war cemetery. There is an overview of graves in Overloon, St Anthonis, Westerbeek and Grave, providing information for relatives and researchers. The website explores the impact of the Battle of Overloon on the course of World War II and the local population, including thousands of evacuees. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | soldier 59 battle 59 biography 697 history 7286 | Land van Cuijk → Overloon 194 |
| gedenksteen-onderhoud.nl | Veluwehof Gedenksteen-onderhoud | The company, Veluwehof Gedenksteen-onderhoud, has been active in the production, installation, and maintenance of gravestones for 25 years and is located in Voorthuizen, Barneveld municipality. They offer various types of gravestone maintenance, such as cleaning subscriptions, one-time renovations, and periodic maintenance appointments, suitable for the type of gravestone and the wishes of the customer. Regular maintenance of gravestones involves cleaning with running water and a regular sponge, while secondary maintenance is suitable for certain types of stones such as granite and marble. | Installation & Mounting → Installers 1007 | gravestone 161 subscription 3287 cleaning 4567 renovation 13849 maintenance 20093 | Barneveld → Voorthuizen 541 |
| granitex.nl | Granitex | The webshop offers a wide range of products, including grave accessories, grave ornaments, grave lanterns, and grave plaques. Ordering in the webshop depends on Javascript and includes deliveries, warranties, and general terms and conditions. Granitex was recently renamed to Graniso and has been active since 2014. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | tool 3907 webshop 8648 | |
| canadianwargraves.nl | Canadian War Graves Netherlands | The website and accompanying database are still under development, and the available life stories are currently limited to English and French languages. The Canadian War Graves Netherlands Foundation works with three military memorial fields in the Netherlands to give these soldiers a ‘face’. Visitors can already access a portion of the biographies and accompanying photos, images, and documents via the digital monument. There are also mini-documentaries about specific operations and battles. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | soldier 59 life story 176 database 1153 | North-Brabant → Bergen op Zoom 2274 |
| begraafplaatsschiermonnikoog.nl | Municipality of Schiermonnikoog / ’t Heer en Feer | The website is designed to make information about the cemetery and the people buried there accessible to the public. The website is a joint project of the Municipality of Schiermonnikoog and the Cultural-Historical Association ’t Heer en Feer, and is managed by ’t Heer en Feer. Information on the website is collected using volunteers and with a subsidy from the province of Fryslân, respecting privacy regulations. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | cemetery 395 family 6462 municipality 6837 | Friesland → Schiermonnikoog 489 |
| remember-our-heroes.nl | swinny | The website describes the graves of 7 soldiers from World War II, specifically 5 in Margraten and Henri Chapelle. It is primarily dedicated to the 401st Bomber group (H) and the men who fell with the group. The website serves as a memorial and an attempt to never forget these fallen soldiers. | Personal Websites → Family 191 | soldier 59 world war ii 153 | Eijsden-Margraten → Margraten 223 |
| vanleeuwennatuursteen.nl | Van Leeuwen Natuursteen | The website offers products for tombstones, urns, interior and exterior elements, with a focus on custom work and quality. Van Leeuwen Natuursteen specializes in the processing of various types of natural stone, including limestone, marble, granite and composite, and offers expert advice and warranty. The website describes the diverse applications of natural stone, ranging from building and decorating interiors to creating memorial monuments and maintaining existing monuments. | Stone & Tiles → Natural Stone 199 | tomestones 21 exterior 237 natural stone 614 home 7976 interior 8093 | West-Maas en Waal → Beneden-Leeuwen 260 |
| vandervelde-natuursteen.nl | Van der Velde Natuursteen | The company, Van der Velde Natuursteen, has a long tradition (60 years) in the region and specializes in the supply of gravestones, urns and memorial accessories. The website provides information about various types of monuments (gravestones, glass monuments, children's monuments, urn monuments, etc.) and urns (decorative urns, glass urns, water urns, bio urns). The website offers a virtual tour and a company video to give visitors an idea of the possibilities and the quality of the work. A recent update of the website dates to July 2024 and focuses on improving the user experience. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | inscription 17 gravestone 161 urn 411 natural stone 614 customization 1723 | Utrecht Hill Ridge → Leersum 353 |
| placeastone.nl | Foundation Memorial 2015 for Dam victims May 7 1945 | The memorial, known as ‘32 dead, 32 stones’, commemorates 32 individuals killed during a shooting event in 1945. Initial reports of casualties ranged from 19 to 40, but for many years, the exact circumstances and the names of the victims remained unknown. The Foundation Memorial 2015 for Dam victims May 7 1945 undertook extensive research and, through an interactive website, allowed visitors to collaboratively design the memorial by placing virtual stones that formed the names of the victims. Between June 2015 and March 2016, over 15,509 virtual stones were added to the website, which subsequently led to the creation of permanent stone reliefs embedded in the pavement of the Dam Square, unveiled on May 7, 2016. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | names 97 memorial 196 stone 724 foundation 6678 | Amsterdam → Center 990 |
| circlestone.nl | Circle Stone | Circle Stone is dedicated to reusing valuable natural stone, such as granite, instead of destroying it. The website calls on the industry to give gravestones a new life and helps customers find Circle Stones. There are reports about the website, including an NOS video about the recycling of gravestones, and articles about circular gravestones in various media. | Waste Management → Recycling 1027 | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 recycling 1036 industry 1780 | |
| steenhouwerij-krul.nl | Steenhouwerij Krul | The company, located in Peize near Groningen and Assen, has been active in the natural stone industry since 1960. Steenhouwerij Krul produces both traditional and modern monuments and offers advice and personal guidance in choosing a memorial stone. The showroom provides the opportunity to view various monuments, and the customer is central, with special attention during an emotionally difficult situation. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 monument 1168 reviews 3172 showroom 4883 | Noordenveld → Peize 227 |
| cormelchers.nl | Cor Melchers Schilderkunst | The website features a portfolio of Cor Melchers’ paintings, characterized by a vibrant and colorful style. A recent event is the unveiling of the artwork ‘The Evacuation’ at the Convent in Huissen, commemorating the evacuation during WWII, carried out by Wendy Melchers in the presence of Martien van Hemmen of the Exodus Committee. The website informs about a puzzle of a Cor Melchers painting released by the Rotary Club Arnhem-Huissen and describes an exhibition of Mieke Bles Art Prize winners in the municipal building of Lingewaard. | World War II → Dutch Resistance 18 | evacuation 53 puzzle 811 artwork 2248 paintings 3907 exhibition 5332 | Lingewaard → Huissen 537 |
| schotsmonumentbest.nl | Stichting Schots Monument Best | The monument was established in 1994 in memory of the soldiers of the 15th Scottish and 51st Highland Infantry Divisions who fell during the liberation of Best. In 2024, the monument was expanded with plaques containing the names of the deceased soldiers. Links and image reports are available describing the unveiling of the plaques and the liberation of Best. | World War II → Operation Market Garden 13 | plaques 18 division 114 liberation 116 monument 1168 | North-Brabant → Best 978 |
| plaatseensteen.nl | Stichting Memorial 2015 for Dam Victims of May 7, 1945 | The website describes the history of the commemoration, starting with the imprecise reports following the shooting and the subsequent, extensive research by Stichting Memorial 2015 for Dam Victims of May 7, 1945. From June 2015 to March 2016, visitors placed virtual stones on the website to form the names of the 32 victims, leading to a unique collective digital design. This digital design was subsequently transformed into stone reliefs and embedded in the pavement of Dam Square, revealed on May 7, 2016. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | names 97 victim 223 stone 724 research 8967 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| allerzieleninhetnoorderpark.nl | Municipality of Amsterdam | The ceremony is the fourth edition of All Souls' Day in the Noorderpark and took place in a serene and respectful atmosphere. The organization thanks the Municipality of Amsterdam, various foundations, and individuals for their support and the help of volunteers. Special thanks are expressed to Julia Nijland and Linda Luth for resolving last-minute problems in the park, as well as to the Municipality’s Green Flora and Fauna department under the leadership of Piet Idsinga and his fantastic team. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | memorial 196 candle 792 park 1863 sponsors 2642 municipality 6837 volunteer 8367 | Amsterdam → North 657 |
| wo2crashroute.nl | WO2 Crashroute | The website describes the locations of various downed aircraft, including the B-17 ‘Crazy Horse’, Short Stirling III, and P-51D Mustang. These aircraft crashed in the IJsselmeer during the Allied air war over the IJsselmeer, with hundreds of aircraft lost. The crash locations are marked with memorial markers with QR codes that provide access to more information about the aircraft and the circumstances of the crash. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | pilot 208 aircraft 269 | Flevoland → Zeewolde 1243 |
| nieuwkamp.nl | Nieuwkamp Natuursteen | The company offers a wide range of services, including the creation of custom gravestones and urn monuments, the production of memorial jewelry, and the restoration of existing monuments. Nieuwkamp Natuursteen is located in Borne, Overijssel and provides personal attention and advice, also at home. The website provides information about the company’s services, opening hours, and contact details. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | memorial monument 33 memorial jewelry 66 gravestone 161 urn 411 monument 1168 restoration 3417 | Overijssel → Borne 812 |
| veteranendeurne.nl | Stichting Veteranen Deurne | The foundation encompasses veterans from the Dutch armed forces, the Royal Dutch East Indies Army, and seafaring merchant crew members who served in wartime conditions or participated in international missions. Veteran groups have been deployed in various international operations, such as in Dutch East Indies, Korea, New Guinea, and several countries in the Middle East, with the aim of restoring peace and promoting safety. The foundation organizes activities such as memorial gatherings, meetings, and celebrations of festive moments in collaboration with the municipality of Deurne, with the goal of increasing the visibility of veterans within the community. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | remembrance 165 veteran 192 mission 1000 meetings 1011 municipality 6837 | |
| atelierpierrejuste.nl | Atelier PIERRE JUSTE | The stone carving workshop, led by sculptor Cor van Oosterhoud, utilizes traditional techniques like hammer and chisel to craft sculptures and monuments from natural stone. The company is located in Grave, North Brabant, and has a workshop in Uden, where visitors are welcome. Cor van Oosterhoud studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and completed a vocational training in 'Natural Stone Carving' in Utrecht, combining artisanal craftsmanship with artistic creativity. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | tombstone 80 sculptor 146 natural stone 614 monument 1168 course 14728 workshop 19325 | Maashorst → Uden 1540 |
| waymood.nl | Waymood | The urns can be easily customized online using a configurator. The website describes the background of the urns, originating from a personal wish to preserve the ashes of the founder’s father. Information is provided about the specifications of the urns, such as volume, sizes and materials used. | | configurator 234 urn 411 wood 4153 design 27202 | |
| glas-steen.nl | Ellen van der Bok | Ellen van der Bok is an artist and craftswoman with a vision for the outcome of her work. The website describes how gravestones, memorial stones, and glass memorials tell stories and make places recognizable. Ellen van der Bok offers restoration, repair, and replacement of glass and stone objects, with attention to the story behind them, and facilitates collaboration with her clients in an informal and personal setting. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Conceptual & Interactive Art → Art Forms 492 | stone 724 monument 1168 glass 2919 restoration 3417 story 8285 | |
| sterrenliefs.nl | Sterrenliefs | The website provides a wide range of products, including balloons, memorial candles, remembrance spots, personalized items, wishing boats, and lights, all aimed at drying tears and commemorating those who have passed away. Sterrenliefs also offers a blog with thematic articles related to farewells, anniversaries, Christmas, and other relevant moments, as well as specific items for commemorating children who have died at various ages. The website provides a personal approach through fast shipping and personal contact options, and also offers various books and opportunities to capture personal memories. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | lights 155 balloon 554 candle 792 card 1975 | |
| 13mei1940.nl | Stichting Herdenking Bombardement Moerdijkbrug 1940 | The website provides information on the annual commemoration held on May 13th, including details about the monument, photo reports, and newsletters. A specific commemoration took place on May 13, 2025, with speeches, a poem, a flyby of a Spitfire, and a wreath-laying ceremony, commemorating the fallen pilots. The website offers an invitation to the annual commemoration on May 13, 2025, in Dordrecht, and provides details about the location and invited guests, including municipal officials and military representatives. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | commemoration 181 pilot 208 mission 1000 monument 1168 municipality 6837 school 7856 | Dordrecht → Dubbeldam 44 |
| stolpersteine-almelo.nl | Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland | The Stolpersteine project is an artwork by German artist Gunter Demnig, which has placed tens of thousands of commemorative markers worldwide. The Levend Verleden Oost-Nederland foundation supports working groups in Almelo, Enschede, and Hengelo that keep this memory alive by laying Stolpersteine. Each Stolperstein contains the name, birth year, year and place of deportation, and date and place of death of the victim. | World War II → Holocaust 115 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | stolpersteine 31 memorial 196 victim 223 foundation 6678 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| vrijheidindelft.nl | City of Delft | The website presents an overview of various activities, including Freedom Stories, Freedom Meals, Freedom Concerts, and Freedom Sculptures. Educational offerings and exhibitions related to freedom are also provided, such as exhibitions about World War II and an exhibition about the history of TU Delft. The website offers a calendar of activities and events, including memorial services, lectures, film screenings, and art projects focused on the theme of freedom and the history of Delft. | Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | memorial 196 exhibition 5332 story 8285 event 45199 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| janetslotboomgrafkunst.nl | Janet Grafkunst | The website describes the working method of Janet van der Werf, an artist who designs tombstones based on personal stories and memories. The site showcases a portfolio of previously designed tombstones and felt urns. Customer testimonials highlight the quality of the work and Janet's personalized approach. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | tombstone 80 urn 411 memory 1641 restoration 3417 design 27202 | |
| 4en5mei-ewijk.nl | Stichting 4 en 5 mei Ewijk | Each year, May 4th is marked with reflection on the value of freedom and those who fought for it, and this year marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation. May 5th saw the celebration of this milestone with a special Freedom Festival, a moment to both remember and celebrate freedom. The website offers information about this year's commemoration and festivities, and invites visitors to support or assist with the organization. | World War II → Liberation 82 | liberation 116 freedom 848 festival 3804 foundation 6678 | Beuningen → Ewijk 141 |
| oranjecomitebleiswijk.nl | Oranjecomité Bleiswijk | The website presents the complete program for the festivities of 2025, including an optocht (parade) for May 5th, a program for Remembrance Day, and a program for Liberation Day. Information is available about the War Monument in Bleiswijk and the stories associated with it, with input from former members David Oxenham and John McCormick. The website offers the possibility to rent a stall for King’s Day and to become a sponsor of the Oranjecomité. | National Holidays → King’s Day 389 | remembrance day 15 liberation day 22 king’s day 146 parade 513 sponsorship 2686 | Lansingerland → Bleiswijk 579 |
| boersnatuursteen.nl | Natuursteenbedrijf Boers | The website provides information about various natural stone products such as countertops, bathrooms, fireplace hearths, floors, and sinks, as well as services such as restoration and assembly. Natuursteenbedrijf Boers has 70 years of experience and is a trusted name in the Borne area, specializing in the processing of natural stone into monuments and stone structures. The website emphasizes a focus on quality, customer friendliness, and fast delivery of high-quality natural stone such as marble, granite, and onyx. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | grave monument 93 countertop 179 natural stone 614 monument 1168 restoration 3417 kitchen 6443 | Overijssel → Borne 812 |
| miomind.nl | Miomind | Miomind urns are designed to create a personal keepsake for the deceased, through a timeline of photos and memories. The founder, Ank van Lieshout, began in the textile industry and later in the flower industry, always translating the message and identity into a visual environment. Miomind offers a collection of urns with different designs, customization options, and is suitable for adults, children, and pets. | Conceptual & Interactive Art → Art Forms 492 | timeline 149 urn 411 memory 1641 photo 7778 story 8285 design 27202 | |
| roermondinoorlog.nl | Stichting Rura | The website offers a collection of personal stories, photos and films documenting the experiences of Roermond's residents during the war and liberation. A project on the website focuses on collecting and compiling these stories into a book, 'Roermond, personal stories from the front city', with the goal of providing a historical image of the period. The website also contains information about historical events, monuments, commemorations, and sources of information about the wartime experiences of Roermond. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | diary 212 monument 1168 photo 7778 story 8285 | Limburg → Roermond 2602 |
| spitnatuursteen.nl | Spit Natuursteen | Spit Natuursteen is a natural stone company that specializes in the production of grave monuments and urns and has been in business since 1955. The company has a large showroom in Heijen with 100 complete monuments and 350 monuments on the grounds, where customers can book an appointment to view them. Spit Natuursteen offers personalized service and guidance in choosing a grave monument, and can visit the location to discuss wishes and the delivery time is approximately two weeks. | | grave monument 93 urn 411 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 showroom 4883 | Gennep → Heijen 88 |
| marblecare.nl | Marble Care | Marble Care has decades of experience as a reliable partner for businesses and individuals in the maintenance and renovation of natural stone. The company offers services such as inspection, appraisal, advice, projects, a blog, and an FAQ, and handles a wide range of stone types, including marble, granite, and travertine. Marble Care works carefully and flexibly, with the customer always at the center, and a personal consultation preceding each assignment, resulting in a clear quote and a detailed plan. | Stone & Tiles → Natural Stone 199 | natural stone 614 quote 12863 renovation 13849 maintenance 20093 | |
| hoogenberg-wegerif.nl | Hoogenberg-Wegerif | The website features a model garden in Apeldoorn with over 250 memorial monuments, gravestones and urns that visitors can view. The company, Hoogenberg-Wegerif, has a long tradition of 120 years in designing and installing memorial monuments, and has been located in Apeldoorn for five generations. The website provides inspiration for creating a memorial monument, with information about various styles, materials and fonts, and offers a personal working process with expert advice. | Monuments → Memorial Monuments 13 | memorial monument 33 gravestone 161 natural stone 614 letter 834 assortment 7799 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| van-peer.nl | Van Peer Sprundel | The company combines ancient craftsmanship with modern creative knowledge to create custom-made gravestones and design pieces. Van Peer Sprundel performs all operations, from production to management, in its own facility in the Netherlands, allowing the client to directly contact the maker and avoid external parties. The company offers a wide range of products, including gravestones, memorial stones, natural stone floors, facade cladding, and interior elements. | Garden → Garden Ornaments 130 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 natural stone 614 interior 8093 | Rucphen → Sprundel 125 |
| 7tharmoredmemorial.nl | JoomSpirit | The site focuses on commemorating the sacrifices made by the US 7th Armored Division during the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944. It features a ‘Roll of Honor’ detailing the names of fallen soldiers, as well as information about various monuments dedicated to the division’s members. The website highlights specific memorial locations in Overloon, Ospel, Meijel, and includes details on the Gonsowski/Renda and Gen. Hasbrouck Street monuments. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | soldier 59 division 114 memorial 196 monument 1168 netherlands 1376 | Nederweert → Ospel 133 |
| emmerygroep.nl | Emmery Group | The company began in 1978 as Glashandel Emmery BV and has grown into an organization with five divisions and 25 employees. Emmery Group offers services including glass delivery, damage repair, project management, construction and advice on healthy building furnishings. The organization focuses on providing quick and expert solutions for various jobs, with a focus on personal attention and a broad network. | Building & Materials → Glass 697 | division 114 glass 2919 network 11123 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| kamerkoorartevocale.nl | Arte Vocale | The choir is organizing concerts, such as the April 12, 2025 concert in Borne’s Oude Kerk, featuring music pieces written in concentration camps as the central theme. The program includes musical pieces that reflect sorrow, loss, and despair, but also trust and hope, and each piece carries a story. The choir aims to offer a unique perspective on commemorating World War II by presenting rarely heard, emotionally rich musical pieces. | Choir → Chamber Choir 213 | storytelling 641 choir 3123 concert 4409 history 7286 music 13170 | Overijssel → Hengelo 3499 |
| steenhouwerijvanommen.nl | Steenhouwerij Van Ommen | The company has a long tradition spanning three generations of experience in creating memorial stones, emphasizing quality and personal attention. The workshop uses its own machines and works with European natural stone suppliers, providing a wide range of materials and colors. Steenhouwerij Van Ommen promotes the reuse of natural stone through Circle Stone and offers various combinations of materials, such as stone, stainless steel, corten steel, and glass. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | memorial stone 55 combination 189 natural stone 614 monument 1168 craftsmanship 1858 | Overijssel → Kampen 2161 |
| stichtingtuschinskirotterdam.nl | Stichting Tuschinski Rotterdam | The project has already received the status of a memorial from the Rotterdam municipality. The artwork, which also functions as a stage, commemorates the past, the lessons learned, and offers new insights for the future. The website presents the latest developments, donation opportunities, a limited-edition screen print as a donation incentive, and the programming of the stage. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Monuments → Heritage 526 | stage 758 monument 1168 donation 5110 artist 5745 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| 4en5meinieuwegein.nl | Stichting Comité 4 en 5 mei Nieuwegein | The website contains information about the annual commemoration on 4 May and a freedom meal on 5 May. Veteran gatherings are organized, including one on November 8th and an exhibition of stories from veterans. The website informs about a lecture on the Holocaust by Professor Bart Wallet and details about the 80th anniversary of freedom in Nieuwegein in 2025. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | commemoration 181 veteran 192 committee 629 lecture 1624 event 45199 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| stemmenexpert.nl | Databeet | The website contains personal reflections from Paul, who misses Christine and remembers her life and work. Christine Blanke accomplished much in her life, including a book launched on her birthday. The website also includes links to recent messages, such as reviews and responses to texts. | Personal → Memorials 49 | memory 1641 book 11396 | |
| troupin.nl | Troupin | Founded in 1898 in Haarlem, Troupin boasts extensive experience in creating and placing memorial monuments, as well as performing restoration work and inscriptions. The company offers a range of urns for ashes to preserve the remains of loved ones, and maintains an in-house workshop where custom products are crafted. Troupin utilizes various types of natural stone and provides extensive advice when selecting the right materials, emphasizing sustainability and personal preferences. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | memorial monument 33 urn 411 natural stone 614 monument 1168 workshop 19325 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| vocbergenopzoom.nl | Stichting Veteranen Ontmoetings Centrum Bergen op Zoom | The foundation organizes meeting activities for veterans, including regular gatherings at Het Zwijnshoofd in Bergen op Zoom. Photographs are available from various events, such as Veteran Day, Lights Day, and the Indië commemoration. The website contains newsletters, annual reports, and information about the foundation's activities and events. | Social Organization → Veteran Organizations 103 | veteran 192 photographs 254 meetings 1011 newsletter 6504 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Bergen op Zoom 2274 |
| airbornememorialservice.nl | Airborne Memorial Service | The Airborne Memorial Service takes place annually on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Arnhem-Oosterbeek War Cemetery. The service remembers the British 1st Airborne Division, the Royal Air Force, the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade and other allied troops who fought during the war and were wounded or captured. The first memorial service took place in 1945 and was organized by prominent figures in the area, such as Major General R.E. Urquhart, the acting mayor of Renkum, ds. Ph. Bergkotte, and father R.F. Dijker. Since 1945, schoolchildren have laid flowers on the graves. | World War II → Operation Market Garden 13 | division 114 memorial 196 flowers 3248 event 45199 | Renkum → Oosterbeek 604 |
| lunteren-bevrijd.nl | Stichting Lunteren Bevrijd | The foundation is committed to preserving and sharing the history of Lunteren during World War II. The program includes events, memorial gatherings, educational initiatives and supporting research. The website promotes the nurturing of the spirit of freedom and the connection between generations by keeping the wartime history of Lunteren alive. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | pin 73 history 7286 research 8967 education 13471 event 45199 | Ede → Lunteren 730 |
| venlokerkhof.nl | Venlokerkhof | Cemeteries are more than just burial grounds; they represent a place for the final rest of the deceased and a space for mourners to say goodbye. Old cemeteries, such as those in Milan and Prague, tell a history, with numerous monuments and crypts. The cemetery of Venlo, established on June 25, 1903, is a grand complex, designed with imposing trees and grave monuments. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | cemetery 395 monument 1168 tree 1879 | Limburg → Venlo 4158 |
| vrijheidmarkelo.nl | Stichting Herdenken en Vieren Vrijheid Markelo | The website provides information about remembrance ceremonies, such as the service on May 4th and the musical ‘Markelo 80 years Free!’ which will take place on May 5th. There is a cycling and walking route that marks the traces of World War II in the surrounding area and the Fallen Airmen Memorial Markelo is presented. The Stichting Herdenken en Vieren Vrijheid Markelo is responsible for organizing events and preserving the memory of the war, and sells candy boxes to support its work. | | remembrance 165 musical 510 freedom 848 route 3425 foundation 6678 | Hof van Twente → Markelo 399 |
| steenhouwerij-jansen.nl | Steenhouwerij Joh. Jansen & Zn. | Steenhouwerij Joh. Jansen & Zn. is a company located in Utrecht since 1928, specializing in the creation of custom-made gravestones, memorial plaques, memorial markers and urn monuments. The website provides information about different types of monuments, such as gravestones, urn monuments, memorial stones for children, and garden objects. Furthermore, the materials and techniques used are described, as well as the possibilities for maintenance and permits. | Garden → Garden Ornaments 130 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 stone 724 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| oorlogsmonumentenmedemblik.nl | Municipality of Medemblik | The website features documentaries and interviews with witnesses, descendants, and involved parties, capturing the stories behind the war monuments. These stories cover topics such as occupation, persecution of Jews, betrayal, resistance, and hiding, illustrating the emotions and consequences of World War II. The website is an effort to preserve Medemblik’s war heritage and make it accessible to future generations, with a special focus on discussing the dangers of antisemitism and the importance of freedom. | World War II → Holocaust 115 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | witnesses 17 world war ii 153 monument 1168 story 8285 | North-Holland → Medemblik 1535 |
| ownv.nl | Municipality of Gendringen | The website celebrates the 78th anniversary of freedom in Gendringen, emphasizing that this is not a given given the situation in the world. The website describes the Gendringen monument, which keeps the memory of the fallen of the Second World War alive and tells the story. The website mentions the book ‘Let Us Not Forget’, which documents the Second World War in the municipality of Oude IJsselstreek and the liberation in 1945. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | second world war 15 liberation 116 freedom 848 monument 1168 book 11396 | Oude IJsselstreek → Gendringen 122 |
| boersmanatuursteen.nl | Boersma Natuursteen | The website provides information about various services, including the maintenance of memorial markers, the restoration of monuments and graves, and stone lettering. The company specializes in working with natural stone in diverse forms, in collaboration with other artists, and can process materials such as bronze, stained glass, and wood. Boersma Natuursteen offers a personalized service and supports customers throughout the entire process, from design to completion, guaranteeing craftsmanship and attention to detail. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | natural stone 614 finish 747 craftsmanship 1858 restoration 3417 design 27202 | Nieuwkoop → Langeraar 63 |
| stolpersteineroute.nl | Wijkvereniging Oog in Al | The Oog in Al neighborhood has a rich history, with special stories emerging during World War II. Currently, 8 Stolpersteine have been placed on 3 locations in the neighborhood to preserve these stories. The Stolperstein route is a project by Gunter Demnig, who places memorial stones for people who were deported by the Nazis. These stones remember Jews, Sinti and Roma, political prisoners, and other persecuted individuals. On April 23, 2018, Stolpersteine were placed on Franz Schubertstraat 37, Franz Schubertstraat 85, and Petrarcalaan 59 in the Oog in Al neighborhood, and the website offers the opportunity to explore the route and discover other memorial locations. | | stolpersteine 31 neighborhood 2424 history 7286 story 8285 | Utrecht → West-> Welgelegen 83 |
| monumentdoldersum.nl | Stichting Monument Doldersum | The monument commemorates the 7 Dutch boys aged 18 who were shot by the German occupiers on September 8, 1944. The website describes the story behind the monument, the memorial site, and the activities of the Stichting Monument Doldersum, including a walk and an annual commemoration on May 4th. The monument, located in the Waperveld between Doldersum and Wateren, offers a place for silence and reflection on the freedoms we enjoy today. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Context 161394 | boy 118 commemoration 181 stichting 481 monument 1168 walk 2161 | Westerveld → Wateren 25 |
| 617sqn-namf.nl | 617 Squadron Netherlands Aircrew Memorial Foundation | On May 18, 2018, a plaque was unveiled in Castricum aan Zee honoring the crew of the Avro Lancaster AJ-A of 617 Squadron. On June 23, 2022, a plaque was unveiled in Harlingen for the crew of the Avro Lancaster AJ-K of 617 Squadron. Crew members of 617 Squadron who died during World War II are buried at 40 different cemeteries, and the 34 missing are commemorated at the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial in England. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | plaque 69 world war ii 153 commemoration 181 crew 320 foundation 6678 | Castricum → Castricum aan Zee 22 |
| lancastermonumenthulshorst.nl | Lancaster monument Hulshorst | The monument is a memorial to seven men who died during World War II. The website details the crash of the Lancaster ED-626 on April 1, 1944, resulting in the deaths of six crew members and one later dying in Amersfoort. Students from the Prinses Beatrix School lay a wreath at the monument as part of their war-themed week. | Tourism → Landmarks 53 | crash 11 commemoration 181 crew 320 monument 1168 photo 7778 school 7856 | Nunspeet → Hulshorst 165 |
| troupinnatuursteen.nl | Troupin Natuursteen Haarlem | Since 1898, Troupin has been the oldest company in Haarlem and surrounding areas specializing in tombstones and natural stone, with all monuments manufactured in their own stone workshop. The company is a family business with a long tradition of care, quality, and craftsmanship, led by Guy Troupin. The website provides information about products, services, such as grave stone insurance and water urns, and the showroom is located on A. Hofmanweg in Haarlem. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Architecture & Design → Craft Businesses 77 | tomestones 21 natural stone 614 letter 834 showroom 4883 workshop 19325 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| natuursteenpenning.nl | NOA | The Anne Krikke NatuursteenPenning is a distinction awarded for exceptional craftsmanship in natural stone work, intended to recognize impressive projects. The competition is judged by an expert panel, including Jan Harder, Gerard Budding, and Alexander Bus, who evaluate submitted projects based on character, knowledge, and strength. In 2024, the award was won by Joep Struyk for the ‘Stiltekapel Princenhage’ project, submitted by Karel Mul of Jérôme Petit Natuursteen. | Business → Industry 36977 | sculptor 146 jury 322 natural stone 614 award 642 | |
| vandermeernatuursteen.nl | Van der Meer Natuursteen | The website offers an overview of various products such as gravestones, urns, memorial accessories, maintenance and restoration services, fingerprint and ash jewelry, and custom interior stone items. The company provides personal care and attention to bereaved families when creating memorial monuments, with the customer being able to design with the company using special software. Van der Meer Natuursteen also sells offers and has a section with frequently asked questions and contact information, serving customers in Arnhem and the surrounding area. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | gravestone 161 urn 411 natural stone 614 customization 1723 maintenance 20093 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| josvankasterennatuursteen.nl | Jos van Kasteren Natuursteen | The website presents the services and products of Jos van Kasteren Natuursteen, including tombstones, urns and accessories, all made of natural stone. The company is specialized in working with various types of natural stone, such as granite, marble, slate and limestone, and offers custom solutions in the Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode, Veghel, Uden, Boxtel, Sint-Michielsgestel and ‘s-Hertogenbosch region. Jos van Kasteren Natuursteen is known for its customer friendliness and helps customers find the right stone and monuments, with opening hours and a showroom by appointment. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | tomestones 21 urn 411 natural stone 614 stone 724 collection 7566 | Maashorst → Uden 1540 |
| troostvaasje.nl | Troostvaasje BV | A troostvaasje is a tangible symbol, handcrafted and connecting, that guides the recipient to nature in the search for a flower. The website offers various options to customize the vases, such as choosing a card and writing a personal message. Troostvaasje offers wholesale opportunities and general terms and conditions for customers. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | vase 550 card 1975 flowers 3248 | |
| lichtjesopoorlogsgravenmierlo.nl | Light Candles on War Graves Mierlo | Each year on Christmas Eve, candles are placed on the war graves by school children, veterans, and interested parties to commemorate the fallen soldiers. This tradition began in 1991 at the Canadian Cemetery in Holten and is now established at 485 locations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Indonesia. In 2024, the event is combined with the 80th anniversary of the liberation and with symbolic candles being lit by mayors and a singer with the liberation fire from the city of Bayeux. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | liberation 116 veteran 192 candle 792 | Geldrop-Mierlo → Mierlo 459 |
| dejonggedenksteenonderhoud.nl | De Jong Gedenksteen Onderhoud | De Jong Gedenksteen Onderhoud is a company specializing in the maintenance and renovation of grave monuments, recognizing their lasting value and acting as a tangible resting place for the deceased. Inspired by the condition of grave stones at a cemetery where his grandfather is buried, the founder of the company provides personalized attention and expertise in the renovation of memorial monuments. The website offers examples of grave stone renovations and an online shop with products such as candles, grave lanterns, gravel, split and lettering paint for the upkeep of memorial sites. | | gravestone 161 monument 1168 maintenance 20093 | |
| jangrubben.nl | Jan Grubben Bloemen en Groendecoraties | Since 1970, the company has provided floral decorations and plants for various occasions, including funeral arrangements, special moments, and business rentals. The website offers an online shop with bouquets and arrangements for Valentine’s Day, Secret Admirer’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions. The company also offers business rental of plants for events and interior plants for businesses, with an average customer rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. | Flowers → Florists 1410 | floral decoration 20 interior planting 21 funeral arrangement 133 bouquet 1147 plant 4509 rental 7257 | Limburg → Venlo 4158 |
| wereldlichtjesdagtegelen.nl | Gemeente Venlo | The website contains information about Worldlightsday, including program details from previous years (December 8-11, 2016). There is an overview of sponsorship activities from 2016 to 2019, as well as reports from previous Worldlightsday events. The website publishes press releases and media attention about Worldlightsday in Tegelen and the surrounding area, including mentions in newspapers and local broadcasters. | Community & Social → Social Events 416 | press release 143 memorial 196 candle 792 sponsors 2642 event 45199 | Venlo → Tegelen 324 |
| steenhouwerij-vandalen.nl | Van Dalen Natuursteen | The company, based in Goes, Zeeland, specializes in creating personalized memorial monuments, including standing stones, lying stones, raw stones and urn monuments. In addition to creating new monuments, Van Dalen Natuursteen also offers maintenance and renovation of existing monuments. They also create ornaments and supply natural stones throughout Zeeland. The website offers the opportunity to view or pick up inspiration books free of charge, and emphasizes the personal approach and expert advice of the employees. | | stonemasonry 12 memorial monument 33 natural stone 614 monument 1168 | Zeeland → Goes 1899 |
| markvankuppevelt.nl | Mark van Kuppevelt | Mark van Kuppevelt is a visual artist with a strong interest in nature, its growth, transience, and resilience. His artwork utilizes various materials such as wood, clay, bronze, and stone, ranging from naturalistic to abstract forms. In addition to free work, he creates memorial stones and occasion sculptures in collaboration with bereaved families, making memories tangible. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Sculpture → Visual Arts 4165 | memorial 196 sculpture 1440 artist 5745 nature 9094 | |
| uscemeteryson.nl | US CEMETERY SON | During Operation Market Garden in September 1944, the 101st Airborne Division landed near Son, Netherlands, resulting in intense fighting and casualties. American casualties were primarily transported to the Sanatorium ‘Zonhove’ for treatment, while those who died were buried in a temporary US cemetery located on fields near the ‘Waterhoef’ farm. Local eyewitnesses observed German prisoners of war digging graves at the cemetery in September 1944, using tools and marching along the road to the location. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | son 71 cemetery 395 | |
| deblocknatuursteen.nl | De Block natuursteen | In June 2018, De Block natuursteen acquired the brand name RMP Grafmonument, gaining the right to market and sell products under this name. However, the company denies responsibility for warranties on grave monuments performed before June 2018, advising customers to contact the original company for such repairs. De Block natuursteen offers expert advice and guarantees quality for its current products and services. | | brand name 20 grave monument 93 natural stone 614 warranty 4701 repair 14576 | |
| metabloemen.nl | Meta Bloemen | Meta Bloemen creates sculptures from various stones including alabaster, shale, and marble, as well as bronze sculptures. The website features a sculpture gallery where visitors can view the sculptures. The quoted dimensions are exclusive of the pedestals. Meta Bloemen participates in the Atelierlint event in Soest, where the sculptures can also be seen in the garden of the studio. Information about future Atelierlint events is also available. | Visual Arts → Sculptors 203 | stone 724 sculpture 1440 studio 5465 | Utrecht → Soest 2027 |
| toprakstone.nl | Toprak Stone | Toprak Stone specializes in the supply of (printed) natural stone. The company offers services for maintenance, renovation, and construction. The website contains information about projects, blogs, and vacancies, as well as contact details and social media links. | Stone & Tiles → Natural Stone 199 | natural stone 614 tile 2869 construction 7421 renovation 13849 maintenance 20093 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| worldstones.nl | Worldstones | The company specializes in creating custom natural stone products, such as window sills and kitchen tops. Worldstones offers a wide range of tombstones and takes care of the placement and any possible maintenance/restoration of these monuments. A showroom in Sint-Maartensdijk showcases a selection of the many options available for tombstones, with attention to material, color, and lettering. | | tombstone 80 natural stone 614 monument 1168 restoration 3417 | Tholen → Sint-Maartensdijk 117 |
| christelijke-ecards.nl | christelijke-ecards.nl | The site offers the ability to send e-cards, which are electronic cards sent via the internet and range from general congratulations cards to cards with specific themes such as animals and nature. Articles are available on gravestones and their meaning, as well as on finding Christian work in the local community. The site also includes comparisons of electronic products, including vacuum cleaners, wireless headphones, and VR headsets, as well as information about 112 emergency services in various cities. | Death → Funerals 552 | e-card 22 gravestone 161 card 1975 | |
| rouwhout.nl | Rouwhout | The company specializes in burning texts, images, or symbols into natural wooden products. Rouwhout also supplies temporary grave markers and various funeral supplies, often adapted to the brand identity of funeral homes. The website offers personal guidance and memorial pieces based on the individual situation and the bond between the bereaved and the deceased. | Trauma & Recovery → Grief 907 | memorial stone 55 text 2467 wood 4153 | |
| praag-reistips.nl | SFYLO | The website offers a variety of urns, such as the RVS Druppel Urn ‘Arbor Vitea’ and the Cortenstaal Cirkel Urn ‘Cineris Arbor’, each unique in design and made from high-quality materials. Customers highlight the quality of the products and the solid workmanship, often attributed to the Dutch metalworker involved in the production. SFYLO offers a wide range of memorial products and emphasizes personalized service and a smooth order process with track & trace. | Knowledge → Arts 37725 | urn 411 stainless steel 737 tree 1879 | |
| dierenbegraafplaatsgroningen.nl | Dierenbegraafplaats ‘De Garst’ | The cemetery is open 7 days a week and offers a place where visitors can commemorate their beloved pets. The process involves an entrance area, the selection of a grave plot and, optionally, the scattering of the ashes of a cremated pet. For graves and scattering grounds, a memorial plaque is available to remember the names and dates of the deceased, and the places are maintained by the cemetery. | | cemetery 395 pet 1617 | Oldambt → Westerlee 35 |
| steenhouwerijkok.nl | Steenhouwerij Kok | The company has been active in stonemasonry for more than 30 years and offers both individual monuments and complete burial grounds. The company uses sustainable materials and offers personal guidance in the design and choice of the shape, texts, and decorations of the monument. Furthermore, the website provides information on the maintenance of gravestones and the restoration of existing monuments, as well as an online shop and a photo album with prices. | Crafts → Stone Masonry 30 | stonemasonry 12 memorial monument 33 gravestone 161 urn 411 text 2467 restoration 3417 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| overkampgroep.nl | Overkamp Grafmonumenten | The company, with a history dating back to 1930, has grown into a leading maker of memorial monuments and can deliver a wide range of tombstones and grave monuments in various materials. Overkamp Grafmonumenten offers services such as 3D scanning, 3D milling, temporary memorials and the restoration or adaptation of existing monuments. The showroom and workshop in Gouda are wheelchair accessible and offer a wide range of available materials and designs, with a focus on customization and short lead times. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | memorial 196 urn 411 stone 724 monument 1168 workshop 19325 design 27202 | South-Holland → Gouda 3521 |
| barinkschilderwerken.nl | Barink Schilderwerken | The company provides services such as painting, glass setting, roof coating, and wall finishing. Barink Schilderwerken has been in business since 1964 and works with high-quality materials to deliver durable and aesthetically pleasing results. The company has completed various projects, including restorations at monuments and buildings in cities like Enschede, Rheden and Hengelo, such as Het Stroot estate and the City Hotel. | Insulation & Glazing → Glass Construction 57 | monument 1168 wall 1378 glass 2919 roof 3662 paint 8747 | Zutphen → Warnsveld 255 |
| vastrick.nl | Steenhouwerij Vastrick Utrecht | The company has a long tradition as a family business in stonemasonry, dating back to 1424. The website offers various types of monuments, including standing, lying, and child monuments, as well as grave decorations, cremation stones, and restoration services. Vastrick Natuursteen provides a sustainable way to create a lasting memory in natural stone, with a focus on quality and reliability. | Health & Wellness → Professions 50 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 natural stone 614 monument 1168 restoration 3417 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| jankalknatuursteen.nl | Jan Kalk Natuursteen | The company has over 120 years of experience working with natural stone and offers a wide range of products, including tombstones, memorial stones, countertop slabs, window sills, and flooring. Jan Kalk Natuursteen has its own production and stock, and offers customized solutions in various shapes and designs. The company has a modern machine park and a team of skilled craftsmen. The website provides information about the services, showroom locations in Stadskanaal and Emmen, opening hours, and contact details. Customers can share their experiences via a feedback form. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | memorial stone 55 window sill 77 tombstone 80 countertop 179 natural stone 614 floor 4781 | Groningen → Stadskanaal 1054 |
| detombstonespecialist.nl | De Tombstone Specialist | The website features a portfolio of various award types, including plexiglass, bamboo, and glass options, as well as variations such as Slider and Clicker. De Tombstone Specialist highlights their 15 years of experience, flexible opening hours, and quick quotation offer (within 4 hours). The website promotes the company as a reliable partner for creating durable and attractive awards that celebrate the client’s successes and leave a lasting impression. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Retail & Supplies → Business Supplies 104 | tombstone 80 trophy 145 award 642 collaboration 16036 design 27202 | |
| hera-grafverzorging.nl | Hera Grafverzorging | The company specializes in the upkeep of plantings, grave monuments, and memorials, providing both regular and one-time maintenance services. Hera Grafverzorging can also offer guidance when visiting a loved one's grave, including flower arrangement and companionship. Furthermore, the company provides services for collecting and caring for ashes after cremation, both at crematoriums and at pet graves. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | plantings 13 grave monument 93 ashes 105 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| lichtjesavondgroesbeek.nl | Stichting Lichtjesavond Groesbeek | The Stichting Lichtjesavond Groesbeek organizes, with the help of volunteers and sponsors, an event in which candles are placed at the graves of all 2619 graves at the Canadian War Graves Cemetery on Christmas Eve. The event is a tribute to the men who fought during World War II, allowing the residents of Groesbeek to celebrate Christmas in freedom. Since 2015, candles have been lit at more than a hundred locations across the Netherlands on war graves on Christmas Eve, and the website contains a candle map showing where these candles will be placed. | Holidays → Christmas 937 | candle 792 volunteer 8367 | Berg en Dal → Groesbeek 653 |
| rondommedemblik.nl | Rondom Medemblik | The website provides information about volunteering, donations, and becoming a friend of Rondom. It offers details on events such as the Music Festival, Medemblik Got Talent, and the PuCom Bike Puzzle Tour, as well as a city quiz. The website contains a program with times, locations, and descriptions of activities, including street decoration, bingo, discos, and a ‘City Brunch’. | Water Sports → Canoeing 176 | commission 609 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | North-Holland → Medemblik 1535 |
| kipphopschilderwerken.nl | Kipp & Hop Schilderwerken | Since 2001, the company has been offering painting and maintenance services, specializing in tailor-made solutions. The business is specialized in interior and exterior painting work and works for various customer types. The company offers a variety of services, including renovation, restoration, new construction, advice, and repair of monuments and concrete. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | monument 1168 paint 8747 renovation 13849 maintenance 20093 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| gedenktegel.nl | Gedenktegel.nl | The website offers various formats and shapes of memorial tiles, including heart shapes, rectangles, and squares, in different sizes. Customers can create their own designs using a user-friendly design tool, adding text and images. The memorial tiles are made of durable slate stone and are available from €49.95 and can be used as a lasting memorial at funerals or in the home. | Decor & Furnishings → Nameplates 29 | slate 37 text 2467 photo 7778 design 27202 | |
| vanleeuwe-natuursteen.nl | Van Leeuwe Natuursteen Nijmegen | The company, which has been operating since 1926, originated as a stone quarry and is now managed by four generations of stone carvers, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation. Van Leeuwe Natuursteen offers a wide range of products, including gravestones, urn monuments, and bespoke solutions for construction and interior design, with a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction. The company actively recycles old gravestones, creating sustainable monuments and adding a personalized touch. | | bespoke 98 gravestone 161 natural stone 614 recycling 1036 production 4582 design 27202 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| alvasco.nl | Alvasco | The company offers a wide range of services including new monuments, text updates, maintenance, and service, focusing on creating personalized and unique memorial markers. Alvasco works with various materials, including natural stone, glass, rocks, and metal, and offers both traditional and modern models. With five generations of experience, skilled stonemasons, and a broad selection, Alvasco guarantees a quality and expertly executed result, with a delivery time of approximately three weeks. | Crafts → Stone Masonry 30 | stonemasonry 12 gravestone 161 natural stone 614 monument 1168 design 27202 | |
| caroline-biss.nl | Caroline Biss | The website discusses the evolution of the Anon snowboard helmet and its innovation. Advice and information are provided on buying a tombstone, including what to know when choosing. A guide is offered for finding the perfect event location in The Hague. | Winter Sports → Snowboarding 179 | tombstone 80 helmet 236 acoustics 352 jacket 623 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| graf-monumenten.nl | Graf-monumenten | The website uses cookies for optimal function and performance measurement, requiring user consent. The company describes itself as 'The specialist in gravestones' and strives to create valuable monuments in line with the customer's wishes. With over 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing monuments, they emphasize their expertise, attention, service and customer satisfaction. | | gravestone 161 memorial 196 letter 834 design 27202 | |
| prijzengrafsteen.nl | Family Business Grave Stone | The company is a family business aiming to stay current with the latest developments through online presence. The production and placement of the gravestones are entirely carried out internally, without using external parties, to ensure control and speed. Customers first receive a design and only place a final order after approval, with payment only after the gravestone has been installed. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | gravestone 161 placement 221 permit 744 price 8328 design 27202 | |
| vandevliet.nl | Ruud van de Vliet | Ruud van de Vliet is a traditional stonemason in Utrecht specializing in the manufacture of grave monuments, tombstones and urns. The website provides information on various types of grave work, including grave monuments, tombstones, inscriptions, war graves and special building projects. Furthermore, grave maintenance and restoration services are offered, as well as advice on natural stone. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | tombstone 80 grave monument 93 urn 411 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| poelnatuursteen.nl | Poel Natuursteen v.o.f. | The showroom in Den Andel, Groningen, offers a wide range of natural stone products, including gravestones (one of the largest in Northern Netherlands) and a separate department for urns and mini-urns. The company, which has been in operation since 1935 and is now in its third generation under the leadership of Jack and Elina Poel-Bulthuis, offers a wide range of natural stone products for both interior and exterior construction, including countertops, floors, sills and gravestones. In addition to selling products, Poel Natuursteen also offers restoration services, painting work and the delivery of burial vaults and urns. The website provides an overview of the products, opening hours and contact information. | Stone & Tiles → Stone 101 | gravestone 161 countertop 179 urn 411 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 floor 4781 | Het Hogeland → Den Andel 27 |
| nieuwenhuisnatuursteen.nl | Laurens Nieuwenhuis Natuursteen | Laurens Nieuwenhuis has a long passion for barrows and pyramids, which inspires him to work with natural stone. The company, based in the Achterhoek, offers a wide range of custom-made natural stone products for both indoor and outdoor applications. With his expertise and years of experience, Laurens Nieuwenhuis Natuursteen can carry out assignments to the point and create unique, personal grave stones and memorials. | Crafts → Stone Masonry 30 | memorial stone 55 gravestone 161 craft 538 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| wereldlichtjesdag035.nl | Wereldlichtjesdag035 | World Light Candles Day takes place every year on the second Sunday of December, since 1997. The event in Hilversum takes place on Sunday, December 8th at 19:00 hours on the market square. The gathering includes a short introduction, a poem, and the lighting of candles to commemorate the passing of children. | Context 161394 | market square 22 lights 155 death 356 candle 792 poem 1014 grief 1577 | North-Holland → Hilversum 4397 |
| ernavisser.nl | Erna Visser | Erna Visser creates bronze sculptures on request or from her own inspiration, primarily animal sculptures. She began in the 1980s with sculpting animals in wax and clay and continues to create bronze works with the same passion to this day. Visitors can view her work in various exhibitions or by appointment at her studio in Ootmarsum or in the ‘UW-Gallery’ gallery in Lattrop-Breklenkamp. | Visual Arts → Bronze Sculpture 161 | bronze 225 sculpture 1440 exhibition 5332 studio 5465 | Dinkelland → Ootmarsum 393 |
| tiesmulder.nl | Ties Mulder | Ties Mulder has been working as a sculptor since 2005 and works with stone to create forms. Due to his technical background, he can work both abstractly and figuratively, which is useful when fulfilling commissions. He offers sculpting courses to participants who learn to hack, with groups limited to 10 people. | Arts & Culture → Arts Subjects 64 | base 84 sculptor 146 stone 724 sculpture 1440 course 14728 | Overijssel → Hengelo 3499 |
| allroundnatuursteen.nl | Allround Natuursteen | Located on the Twente Business Park in Aadorp, Allround Natuursteen, with over 20 years of experience, produces gravestones, urns, and monument monuments, as well as decorative natural stone objects for homes. The showroom features a wide selection of monuments in various materials and shapes, including examples of accessories and inscriptions, and a digital model database with approximately 250 different designs. The company values quality and customer satisfaction, offering advice and service in the office or at the customer's home, and is open by appointment outside of regular opening hours. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Design & Creative → Graphic Services 1003 | gravestone 161 urn 411 natural stone 614 monument 1168 showroom 4883 | Almelo → Aadorp 46 |
| hartenmakerij.nl | The Hartenmakerij | The company provides sculpting in the neighborhood, where visitors work with soft materials and can process emotions by hammering and carving in stone. The process of creating a sculpture from a raw stone, where decisions are made and the shape is adjusted, is important. Sculpting is an individual activity that gives visitors the opportunity to express emotions and let their minds run free. | Visual Arts → Fine Art 322 | shape 176 mind 514 stone 724 memory 1641 emotion 2169 | |
| bruinstroop-rotterdam.nl | Bruinstroop Rotterdam | The website presents a wide range of natural stone colors, divided into granite, marble, and composite types, with specific color examples. Bruinstroop Rotterdam offers customized quotes for kitchen tops and window sills, focusing on quality, choice, and competitive prices. The company describes itself as a certified professional with 30 years of experience in supplying natural stone products and services, including tombstones, monuments, building parts, and restorations. | Kitchen → Kitchen Tops 34 | kitchen top 57 window sill 77 tombstone 80 natural stone 614 quote 12863 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| swartnatuursteen.nl | Swart Natuursteen Grafmonumenten | The website presents a wide range of gravestones, including rough stones, children's stones, standing and lying stones, urn monuments, and glass monuments. In addition, gravestones are lettered, gravestones are restored and renovated, and ashes of the deceased are offered in urns or stone urns. The company supplies and installs gravestones in the North Holland region, including places such as 's-Graveland, 't Veld, 't Zand and Amsterdam. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | ashes 105 gravestone 161 urn 411 letter 834 restoration 3417 | Edam-Volendam → Volendam 948 |
| grafmonumenten-nederland.nl | Bedrijvengids Grafmonumenten Nederland | The website, Gravestones Netherlands, contains a list of companies active in the production and placement of gravestones and monuments, divided across the Dutch provinces. Users can navigate the website to request a free quote and are redirected to the websites of the individual companies. The website offers information on various types of gravestones, such as standing and lying monuments, glass monuments and urn monuments, as well as information on grave maintenance and restoration of grave markers. | | gravestone 161 memorial 196 monument 1168 quote 12863 | Dijk en Waard → Heerhugowaard 2011 |
| vandalen-walcheren.nl | Van Dalen Natuursteen Walcheren | The company has a long tradition spanning four generations and focuses on creating luxurious and timeless appearances using natural stone. Van Dalen Natuursteen Walcheren offers services for countertops, interior design, small construction projects, and memorial stones. The website provides information about the products and services, as well as customer reviews and contact details. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | memorial stone 55 countertop 179 natural stone 614 family business 793 interior 8093 house 8121 | Zeeland → Vlissingen 1614 |
| grafzorghetmonument.nl | Grafzorg Het Monument | The company describes itself as a young company with years of experience in maintaining and renovating gravestones. The website offers services such as maintenance, repair (settlements and faded letters) and cleaning of gravestones. In addition, Grafzorg Het Monument provides advice on grave care and collaborates with Andre and Wilfred Ridder of Ridder Natuursteen. | | gravestone 161 cleaning 4567 repair 14576 collaboration 16036 maintenance 20093 | Netherlands → Gelderland 67015 |
| beeldenmartien.nl | Martien Wevers | Martien Wevers is a retired sculptor residing in Aalten, located in the Achterhoek region bordering Germany. He describes his beginnings with woodworking through courses and how this passion for sculpting has further developed. The website displays a collection of diverse sculptures in various materials, such as wood, stone, and ceramics. | Visual Arts → Sculptors 203 | sculptor 146 stone 724 sculpture 1440 wood 4153 course 14728 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| printherinnering.nl | Printherinnering | The website offers an online tool that allows users to design grave markers and monuments with their own photos. Various types of grave monuments are presented, including ‘Stadich’, ‘TSJUSTER’ and ‘FJOER’, as well as temporary grave markers. Printherinnering.nl emphasizes their traditional production, use of exclusive materials, and the possibility for a simple, self-designed solution. | Family → Funeral Services 2084 | grave monument 93 photo 7778 design 27202 | |
| desteenhouwerij.nl | Steenhouwerij Kok | Steenhouwerij Kok is a family-run business with over 30 years of experience in crafting gravestones from natural stone. The company offers a complete service, including design, production, installation, and maintenance, with personalized customer support. In addition to creating new monuments, Steenhouwerij Kok can also restore existing monuments and install additions. The website features a webshop with photos, a news section, and a price list. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Crafts → Stone Masonry 30 | stonemasonry 12 gravestone 161 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 design 27202 | Gelderland → Nunspeet 1366 |
| steenhouwerij-ottenhof.nl | Steenhouwerij Ottenhof | The company, which has been in operation for over 100 years, offers a wide range of services, including the design and creation of monuments, the provision of tombstones, urn monuments, and grave accessories. Steenhouwerij Ottenhof emphasizes quality, reliability, and craftsmanship, and has been a well-known name in Denekamp and surrounding areas for decades. In addition to creating new monuments, the company also offers maintenance, restoration, and repair of existing monuments, as well as the installation of new text. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | tombstone 80 urn 411 stone 724 monument 1168 maintenance 20093 | |
| natuursteensteller.nl | Natuursteensteller Paul van der Veen | Natuursteensteller Paul van der Veen has 12 years of experience in installing memorial monuments and emphasizes the careful approach required by the emotional nature of this profession. The website offers photos of recently installed monuments and refers to the websites of other natural stone suppliers. The website describes various activities, including excavation, placing and renovating stairs, and applying natural stone floors. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Stone & Tiles → Natural Stone 199 | memorial monument 33 excavation 382 natural stone 614 stair 815 | Groningen → Veendam 896 |
| lancastered706memorial.nl | Lancaster ED706 Memorial | The website details the history of the Lancaster ED706, a RAF Bomber Command aircraft that departed from RAF Scampton on April 30, 1943, for a mission to Essen, Germany. On May 1, 1943, the aircraft was shot down by German anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the Zuiderzee, now the Flevopolder, near Durgerdam. The website provides information about the aircraft’s crew, including their names and roles, and a timeline of events surrounding the crash. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | crash 11 germany 185 crew 320 monument 1168 | Amsterdam → Durgerdam 49 |
| juffrouwgrafsteen.nl | Juffrouw Grafsteen | The website describes Juffrouw Grafsteen's services, which produce ceramic gravestones, urns, and memorial places, with a focus on a personal and unique representation of the deceased. The process involves a personal consultation to create a design based on the story of the deceased, with the possibility of collaboration in the design phase. The website emphasizes the unique characteristics of the gravestones, urns, and memorial places, which reflect the deceased's life story, passions, and character and can be used as a basis for a memorial place in the home. | Crafts → Ceramics 1156 | gravestone 161 ceramic 187 urn 411 design 27202 | |
| gheitegrafonderhoud.nl | G. Heite | The website describes the services offered by G. Heite, which focus on taking care of gravestones and cemeteries, considering the wishes of the client. The company offers various options, including one-time repairs, maintenance subscriptions, and the complete renovation of cemeteries, with attention to respect and discretion. G. Heite provides services such as grave clearing, transportation, restoration, plant care, and the removal of stains, highlighting their expertise and involvement in the work. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | gravestone 161 cemetery 395 restoration 3417 maintenance 20093 | Weststellingwerf → Oosterstreek 16 |
| wereldlichtjesdag040.nl | Worldlightjesdag040 | World Light Days takes place on December 8, 2024, and is held in the Ketelhuis on the Grote Beek in Eindhoven. The event starts at 6:30 PM, visitors can be present from 6:00 PM, and registration can be done from November via the website. World Light Days began in 2011 and is now being organized for the third time, with Josephine Aerts and a team of volunteers as initiators. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | names 97 candle 792 connection 4007 registration 4366 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| meritografmonumenten.nl | Merito Grafmonumenten | The company provides unique memorial monuments and accessories that align with the lifestyle of the deceased. Merito Grafmonumenten offers renovation services for existing monuments, including grinding, repair, and repainting of inscriptions. The website displays a wide assortment of monuments and accessories and offers the possibility to schedule a visit to the showroom and workshop. | | monument 1168 showroom 4883 accessories 12975 renovation 13849 design 27202 | |
| jossylvanonna.nl | Jos and Sylvia van Onna | The site provides an overview of the work of Jos and Sylvia van Onna, including free works and commissioned pieces. Visitors can view the latest images and news updates. The artistic duo accepts commissions and creates memorials, such as rectifications. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Visual Arts → Bronze Sculpture 161 | memorial 196 sculpture 1440 | North-Holland → Heiloo 967 |
| kluijtmansgedenkstenen.nl | Kluijtmans gedenkstenen | The website highlights the company’s expertise in creating custom memorial stones, with a focus on personalized design and client support. Kluijtmans offers professional guidance throughout the entire process, from design to placement, assisting clients in this emotionally important decision. The company guarantees excellent service and provides a 25-year warranty on its memorial stones, offering various options such as a visit to the showroom or a home visit. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | memorial 196 stone 724 design 27202 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| urnurn.nl | Nicolaas Maathuis | Nicolaas Maathuis designs and creates unique, handcrafted urns in almost any desired shape. These urns are often composed of multiple parts and subsequently decorated with various ornaments. Customers can have their own wishes regarding shape, color, and decoration applied in consultation. | Crafts → Handmade 1147 | ornament 120 handcrafted 159 shape 176 urn 411 vase 550 | Gelderland → Buren 1054 |
| schaapsmeerdersheikant.nl | Natuursteenbedrijf Schaapsmeerders | The company has been producing and installing monuments for over 141 years from their own family stone workshop, and works exclusively with certified suppliers. Schaapsmeerders is a completely independent company focused on providing the best price and quality to its customers. The company also offers services such as the removal and relocation of monuments, restoration, and the supply of monuments and accessories for cemeteries. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 monument 1168 warranty 4701 accessories 12975 workshop 19325 | Hulst → Heikant 29 |
| oceanurn.nl | Funico NV | The urns are manufactured from old fishing nets and plastic waste from the ocean, indirectly contributing to improved living conditions for marine life. By processing the waste into new raw materials and adding additives, the desired color and structure of the urns are achieved. After use, the urns are collected and recycled into new plastic granules, in accordance with the ‘cradle-to-cradle’ principle, which helps reduce CO2 emissions and protect the oceans. | Logistics → Transportation 1102 | ocean 43 remembrance 165 urn 411 raw materials 446 waste 1312 sustainability 18451 | |
| steenhouwerij-klein.nl | Steenhouwerij Klein V.O.F. | Steenhouwerij Klein began in 1930, founded by Leo Klein sr., and is located in Vaals, Limburg. The company produces both double and single gravestones, in various sizes, with rough and refined ornaments and engravings. Today, the gravestones are manufactured using modern computer-controlled machines in India. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | ornament 120 gravestone 161 engraving 414 natural stone 614 production 4582 | Limburg → Vaals 342 |
| nationaalmonumentmissingairmen.nl | Stichting Molkwar 2000 | The website contains a story about various crew members who perished in mishaps, including Thomas McCrorie, the pilot of the shot down Stirling EH889. There is a photo gallery with images of the monument and its surroundings, as well as a description of the historical context of the events in 1943. The website includes a thank you and references, emphasizing the role of initiator Fekke Bandstra and the Stichting Molkwar 2000. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 Specialized History → World War II 1134 | crew member 15 world war ii 153 memorial 196 monument 1168 | Southwest-Friesland → Molkwerum 30 |
| dekortnatuursteen.nl | Steenhouwerij de Kort | The company, with a history of over 90 years, offers high-quality natural stone products, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. The showroom features a wide variety of natural stone examples, inspiring visitors and providing a space for discussing custom designs. De Kort works with various types of natural stone, including limestone, marble, granite, chalk, quartz and slate, and accepts orders via email for monument removal during the summer holidays. | Garden → Garden Accessories 565 | stone 724 monument 1168 showroom 4883 assortment 7799 design 27202 | |
| stichtingbehoudbegraafplaatsen.nl | Stichting tot behoud van de Kerkelijke Begraafplaatsen | The foundation manages four Protestant church cemeteries: Borgsweer, Termunten, Wagenborgen, and Woldendorp. Maintenance of the cemeteries requires significant effort and resources, including mowing, pruning, and cleaning gravestones. The foundation is working on the digitization of the cemeteries and has a volunteer program to maintain and care for the locations. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | gravestone 161 cemetery 395 community 7931 volunteer 8367 maintenance 20093 | Eemsdelta → Wagenborgen 42 |
| manzini-granit.nl | S.A MANZINI | The company is located in the Bourgogne region, near the stone sources of Comblanchien, between Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Manzini Granit offers a wide range of products, including tombstones, urns, vases, planters, and decorative elements such as lanterns and hearts. The website provides information about their products, color charts, contact details, and an online shop for ordering their memorial monuments and urns. | | lantern 77 tombstone 80 urn 411 heart 534 vase 550 | |
| grafmonumenten-klein.nl | Steenhouwerij Klein VOF | Steenhouwerij Klein, located in Vaals, South Limburg, specializes in creating and installing gravestones from first-class natural stone, particularly with engravings and ornaments. The stone workshop began in 1930 by Leo Klein sr. and currently produces gravestones using modern computer-controlled machines, also in India. The website provides information on various types of gravestones, such as double and single monuments, and describes the materials used, including rough and fine-grained natural stone. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | gravestone 161 engraving 414 natural stone 614 machine 3727 | Limburg → South-Limburg 1225 |
| kittytijbosch.nl | Kitty Tijbosch | Kitty Tijbosch is a sculptor based in Eindhoven specializing in creating sculptures from natural stone, including sailboats, birds, and abstract shapes. The website describes two specific sculptures: ‘Vivre!’ a tribute to life energy, and ‘La Dame et Noir’, which illustrates the diversity of feminine qualities and uses fossils. The website contains information about her studio, exhibitions, and contact details. The artist uses clay to create models that are then transformed into stone through hacking, grinding, polishing, scraping and sanding. | Arts & Culture → Arts Subjects 64 | sculptor 146 natural stone 614 sculpture 1440 exhibition 5332 studio 5465 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| steenhouwerijhoekerd.nl | Steenhouwerij Hoekerd | The company was founded in 1946 and has been in the hands of a certified stonemason since 1986. Steenhouwerij Hoekerd offers personalized gravestone designs and inscriptions, and provides advice on location. The company also takes care of the maintenance of existing monuments and is active throughout the Netherlands, with a focus on traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 | inscription 17 gravestone 161 maintenance 20093 | Gelderland → Nunspeet 1366 |
| natuursteenbox22.nl | Natuursteen BOX 22 | The company is founded by Gerard Fransen, a descendant of a family with a long tradition in stone carving, which has been active since 1919. Natuursteen BOX 22 is known for the high-quality processing of natural stone, based on years of experience and a love for the craft. The website offers services for making gravestones, stone counters for various interior purposes and the delivery of simple or extensive tombstones, with the customer's wishes at the center. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | counter 57 gravestone 161 memorial 196 stone 724 craftsmanship 1858 nature 9094 | Friesland → Heerenveen 2578 |
| zeydenglans.nl | Nederwerk Grafmonumenten & Onderhoud | Participants of Team Westland 2025 can order memorial stones with a deadline of April 21, 2025. Ordered memorial stones are handed out to the participants in France the evening before the ascent. The website offers the possibility to enter up to 4 lines of text on the memorial stone, with a maximum of 2 lines per text line, and automatically checks the length of the entered text. | Sport Facility → Climbing 202 | memorial stone 55 | South-Holland → Westland 4016 |
| monumentendienst.nl | Kok Monumentendienst | The monument service specializes in cleaning, painting, and straightening grave monuments. The company, founded in 1958, has focused on grave stone maintenance since 1965 and has cleaned over 2,000,000 stones since then. Kok Monumentendienst exclusively uses biodegradable cleaning agents and recycles all packaging materials to prevent damage and minimize environmental impact. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 cemetery 395 monument 1168 restoration 3417 maintenance 20093 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| grafmonument-natuursteen.nl | Bosch Glaskunst | Bosch Glaskunst is a traditional company specializing in the supply of natural stone memorial monuments, with a long experience as a reliable supplier. The website provides information about the different types of natural stone monuments, such as glass monuments, monuments for children, and urns. Customers can request a quote, contact for advice, and view the operations of Bosch Glaskunst. | Monuments → Memorial Monuments 13 | memorial monument 33 gravestone 161 workflow 407 natural stone 614 monument 1168 | South-Holland → Zoetermeer 4046 |
| hemelshuisje.nl | Hemels Huisje | The website concept describes the ‘Hemels Huisje’ as a personal reliquary, like a temple or altar, that visualizes stories and memories. The website explains that a Hemels Huisje can be a fanciful object, resembling a temple, fairy tale palace, or magical reliquary, and that it always tells a story. The website emphasizes that Hemels Huisjes, regardless of their form, are a decorative and personal adornment for a home or office, and that they can be custom-made with personal belongings, such as jewelry, drawings, or ashes, to honor specific memories. | | ornament 120 memory 1641 story 8285 | |
| houtenurnen.nl | E.J. Wooldrik | Martin Urnen creates urns from wood, transforming trees from the surrounding area into artistic memorials. The urns are available in various sizes and with different wood types, sometimes combined with gemstones and precious metals, and can also be custom-made. The website offers a selection of available urns with their names and sizes, and the possibility to contact Martin for custom solutions. | Death → Funerals 552 | memorial 196 urn 411 tree 1879 artwork 2248 wood 4153 | |
| persoonlijkgedenkteken.nl | Persoonlijkgedenkteken.nl | The website provides information and examples about various types of memorials, including grave monuments, urns, children’s memorials, and animal memorials, as well as opportunities to have memorials made or maintained. Bereaved individuals are encouraged to be involved in the design and realization of the memorial, with the possibility of choosing materials and working with a stonemason or themselves. The website presents examples of memorials, such as a video of a Shirry memorial and photos of a Marije grave monument, as well as information about material selection and the working method. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | chest 31 urn 411 stone 724 monument 1168 | |
| ambachtgrafmonumenten.nl | Ambacht Grafmonumenten | The company specializes in producing stone monuments, including single headstones, single kerbs, standing memorial stones, and double monuments. Customers can choose from a wide range of models, colors, and fonts, and a 3D configurator is available for personalization. Ambacht Grafmonumenten offers a 30-year guarantee on their products and provides services such as photo etching, polishing, and various stone shaping techniques. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | marker 19 stone 724 monument 1168 | |
| americancemeterytours.nl | American Cemetery Tours | The Netherlands American Cemetery & Memorial was established after the liberation of the Netherlands to serve as a burial site for American soldiers during World War II. Initially, the cemetery accommodated over 17,742 American soldiers, as well as Allied, Russian, and even German casualties, before later being reorganized and consolidating American burials. The cemetery's final form, with the 'Walls of the Missing' commemorating those whose remains were not found, was established in 1960, ultimately becoming the resting place for 8,301 American soldiers. Located approximately 10 kilometers east of Maastricht and 112 kilometers east of Brussels, the cemetery is accessible via the main road highway to Aachen, Germany. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | soldier 59 world war ii 153 memorial 196 cemetery 395 tour 2315 | Eijsden-Margraten → Margraten 223 |
| asbeeldjes.nl | The Art of Memories | The webshop sells ashed figurines that serve as memorials for the deceased and symbolize the feelings that arise with loss. These figurines are equipped with a beautiful marble base with a unique ashes arrangement, making it possible to easily insert (part of) the ashes of the loved one into the base. The website is part of The Art of Memories, which, together with artists, can shape the memories of families and also offers other artworks. | Economy → Retail & Commerce 9941 | base 84 ashes 105 memory 1641 artist 5745 | |
| cineres.nl | Cineres | The urns are made of high-quality stainless steel (rvs) and can be placed outdoors without problems. They are waterproof, dustproof, and temperature resistant. Cineres emphasizes that their urns are ‘Memorial Art,’ featuring a sleek and timeless design that complements various interior and exterior styles. The urns are resealable, allowing for ashes to be processed later if desired. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | waterproof 98 urn 411 stainless steel 737 artwork 2248 design 27202 | |
| decobeam.nl | Decobeam | Decobeam utilizes diverse engraving techniques to create plaques and objects suitable for special occasions and personal memories. The company works with both text and images, providing custom solutions, from sketch to engraving, within its own workshop. Decobeam serves both private and business customers and offers a wide range of engraved products, such as plaques, urns, glassware, and wooden facade boards. | | plaque 69 glassware 208 urn 411 | |
| ecogedenktekens.nl | Eco Gedenktekens | The company was founded in 2003 by Maarten and Maura Verhoef after the death of Maarten's father, who did not want a stone on his grave. In 2019, Eco Gedenkmarks emerged as a follow-up company, as teak became increasingly difficult and expensive to obtain, and no suitable alternative was available. The company now uses Accoya® wood, a sustainable and FSC-certified alternative to tropical hardwood, and offers handcrafted wooden grave monuments. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | teak 103 cemetery 395 monument 1168 workshop 19325 | |
| eye-inspire.nl | Eye Inspire | Amandy de Ruijter is a sculptor who has been working since 2008 and draws her inspiration from people and nature. She creates sculptures from stone, often shale or springstone, and also offers commissioned work. Eye Inspire organizes children's parties and workshops on location, and provides contact details for information and registration. | Visual Arts → Sculptors 203 | commission 609 stone 724 sculpture 1440 studio 5465 workshop 19325 | Bergen → Schoorl 481 |
| foto-grafsteen.nl | Foto-grafsteen.nl | The website specializes in producing high-quality photo memorials for tombstones, with more than 10 years of experience. Customers can upload their own photos and have them edited, or have completely custom memorial designs created with text and adjustments. Foto-grafsteen.nl offers a variety of formats and shapes, including porcelain and aluminum memorials with UV protection. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | tombstone 80 porcelain 175 aluminum 1197 editing 1338 photo 7778 design 27202 | |
| gedenkmonumenten.nl | Van Gils Graniet Rotterdam Rhoon | The website presents a wide selection of gravestones, memorial stones, grave markers, urn stones, and memorial accessories, including standard models and exclusive monuments. A 3D tool allows virtual viewing and assessment of gravestones and their prices. The website describes the company's workflow, which began in 1935 as a sole proprietorship focused on memorial markers, and offers personalized guidance in the design and realization of a memorial. | | inscription 17 gravestone 161 memorial 196 model 3546 | Albrandswaard → Rhoon 448 |
| grafsteenspecialist.nl | Grafsteen Specialist | The website offers a wide range of gravestones, including standing, lying, and double monuments. Grafsteen Specialist handles the entire process, from advice to placement, including the permit application. The website provides information about the company's workflow, frequently asked questions, and contact details. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | gravestone 161 placement 221 natural stone 614 permit 744 design 27202 | |
| herdenkenvooriedereen.nl | Stichting Herdenken voor Iedereen | The commemoration evening, which has taken place annually since 2011, is a festive occasion to remember deceased loved ones through lights, candles, and a peaceful atmosphere at the cemetery. The event is organized by the 'Remembering Everyone' Foundation, in collaboration with the General Funeral Center of Landsmeer, and originated in 2012 thanks to Nanda Weeber. Thanks to the dedication of a large team of volunteers, the commemoration is continued annually, giving visitors the opportunity to bring candles, flowers and photos to place at graves, urn walls, or memorial sites. | Government & Administration → Local Municipalities 219 | lights 155 commemoration 181 cemetery 395 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 | North-Holland → Landsmeer 413 |
| indiemonument-friesland.nl | Stichting India Monument Friesland | The monument is located in the Rengerspark in Leeuwarden and contains the names of all Friesian Dutch people who died in Indonesia. The Stichting India Monument Friesland manages and operates the monument. The website contains historical information, reports on commemorations, speeches, and poems related to the commemoration of the Friesian Dutch who died in Indonesia. | World War II → Dutch East Indies 67 | names 97 commemoration 181 stichting 481 speech 532 friesland 692 monument 1168 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| liveversiewebsite.nl | Reno-Dijk vof | The company, Reno-Dijk vof, is located in Scharnegoutum and offers services from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00. The company's specialization lies in masonry and pointing, including services such as restoration, renovation, new construction, cleaning, and moisture stone blasting. Reno-Dijk vof has 35 years of experience and offers services such as crack repair, bonding fractures, conservation of anchoring anchors, and repairing old anchoring points. | Stone & Tiles → Stone 101 Masonry & Plastering → Masonry 576 | masonry 460 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 renovation 13849 | De Fryske Marren → Broek 21 |
| loessmolders.nl | Loes Smolders | The website features a gallery of stone sculptures, jewelry made of wood, stone, and glass, and high-quality holy beans. Various works by Loes Smolders are shown, such as blue Delftware vases and compositions with plant tables. The website includes contact information and a portfolio of artworks. | Garden → Garden Ornaments 130 | vase 550 stone 724 sculpture 1440 glass 2919 jewelry 4599 | North-Brabant → Bergeijk 775 |
| matseva.nl | Matseva Hulshorst | The company, based in Hulshorst, offers a wide range of gravestones, including granite, rough stones, glass, wood, and stainless steel monuments, as well as memorial monuments for children. Matseva Hulshorst also provides inscription, engraving, sandblasting, laser engraving, and hand lettering services for gravestones, as well as gravestone texts and cloths. Furthermore, the company offers services for the restoration, renovation, elevation, and maintenance of gravestones and monuments, including the application of follow-up inscriptions after burial. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | gravestone 161 memorial 196 engraving 414 monument 1168 restoration 3417 design 27202 | Nunspeet → Hulshorst 165 |
| muzuss.nl | MuZuss | MuZuss produces custom ceramic ornaments, such as lily ponds and pine cones, which can be found on various cemeteries throughout the Netherlands. The company also creates personalized memorial items for home use, such as urns and pebbles for pets, with the option to include ashes or text. The memorial items are handcrafted and unique in their design. MuZuss has already completed projects for various municipalities and cemeteries. | Crafts → Ceramics 1156 | lily 50 ceramic 187 memorial 196 urn 411 pet 1617 | Eijsden-Margraten → Eijsden 266 |
| natuurlijknatuursteen.nl | Wissink Natural Stone | The company creates unique and personal gravestones based on the customer's wishes. Wissink Gravestones offers guidance from start to finish, including obtaining permits and complying with cemetery regulations. They use various high-quality materials such as natural stone, glass, stainless steel, and corten steel, and combine craftsmanship with modern engraving techniques. | | gravestone 161 natural stone 614 permit 744 monument 1168 restoration 3417 design 27202 | |
| oranjecomiterandwijk.nl | Oranje Comité Randwijk | The King’s Day 2025 program includes an aubade, children’s games, various activities and a lottery at MFA de Haar, and concludes with a parade. The Remembrance Day on May 4th, 2025 takes place at the monument with a series of ceremonial moments including the lowering of the flag, the ringing of the bells, a moment of silence, the playing of ‘The Wilhelmus,’ and a wreath-laying ceremony. The Liberation Day 5 May 2025 program includes lighting the liberation fire, a liberation breakfast, and a soapbox race, followed by a final parade. | National Holidays → King’s Day 389 Holidays & Commemorations → Commemorations 84 | soapbox race 10 remembrance day 15 king’s day 146 monument 1168 | Overbetuwe → Randwijk 65 |
| pietdewildt.nl | Piet de Wildt Natuursteen | Piet de Wildt Natuursteen specializes in the fabrication and processing of natural stone for interior, exterior, and restoration projects. The website offers an overview of completed projects and discusses the possibilities for natural stone in interior and exterior settings. Piet de Wildt Natuursteen has over 25 years of experience in the natural stone industry and offers professional repair and maintenance services for natural stone elements. | Sculpture → Stone Carving 92 | memorial monument 33 natural stone 614 restoration 3417 interior 8093 maintenance 20093 | |
| reigersberg-natuursteen.nl | Reigersberg Natuursteen | The company specializes in manufacturing custom natural stone products, such as thresholds, window sills, lintels, stairs, worktops and countertops. Reigersberg Natuurstone provides services for renovations, new constructions and alterations, with a wide range of natural stone, granite and composite materials. With over 30 years of craftsmanship, the company offers high-quality products and expert, personal advice to customers looking for creative and timeless natural stone solutions. | Kitchen Components → Countertops 111 | window sill 77 countertop 179 memorial 196 stone 724 stair 815 | |
| teakmonumenten.nl | Teakmonumenten | The company, founded in 2003 by Maarten and Maura Verhoef, specializes in making wooden grave monuments, including crosses, panels, and discs. The website describes the history of the company, originating from the wish of Maarten’s mother to create a wooden alternative to a stone grave marker. Teakmonumenten also offers services such as lettering, wood carving, and the use of materials like teak wood, Afzelia wood, and gold leaf. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | wood carving 58 grave monument 93 memorial 196 letter 834 workshop 19325 | |
| vanderleestgrafmonumenten.nl | Van der Leest Grafmonumenten | The company specializes in the sale of gravestones, monuments, and grave markers, including headstones, urns, and family grave markers. Customers are assisted in a personalized setting, exploring possibilities for achieving a beautiful result for the deceased. Existing monuments can be renovated, including straightening, cleaning, repainting, and sealing. The company collaborates with Natuursteenbedrijf Ito Werkman for supplying memorial sites. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | gravestone 161 urn 411 monument 1168 renovation 13849 | Eemsdelta → Leermens 13 |
| wereldlichtjesdagkampen.nl | Stichting Wereldlichtjesdag Kampen | The website provides information about the World Light Candles Day program, which includes music, poetry, and remembrance. Opportunities for visitors to suggest music and to register for the ‘Friends of’ Foundation are described. The location and timings of the commemoration on Bovenbroek Cemetery in Kampen are listed, including a meeting opportunity after the event. | History → Historical Events 205 | remembrance 165 cemetery 395 music 13170 | Overijssel → Kampen 2161 |
| gedenktekenoutlet.nl | Gedenktekenoutlet B.V. | The website offers configurators that allow users to design their own gravestones and urn monuments. The goal is to create a personal and fitting farewell place for the deceased. Gedenktekenoutlet B.V. is located in Winschoten and is registered with the KVK. | | gravestone 161 configurator 234 design 27202 | Oldambt → Winschoten 830 |
| kinder-urn.nl | Urnwinkel | The site focuses on providing children’s urns, which are often chosen to support parents in processing the loss of a young child. The choice of a children’s urn is influenced by where the urn will be placed, the parents’ personal taste, and the memories of the child. The website offers a wide assortment of children’s urns with various shapes and materials, aiming to help find the right urn that suits the child and the memories. | Life Events → Death 687 | urn 411 loss 740 taste 933 memory 1641 assortment 7799 child 11566 | |
| huis-altaar.nl | Huisaltaar | The website describes a home altar as a small box, made from durable materials such as stone, wood, and ceramics, intended to provide a safe place for mementos and memories. The home altar is suitable for both minimalist and classic interiors and can be placed in various locations in the house, such as on a mantelpiece or in a bookcase. The website encourages visitors to choose an altar that suits their personal taste and purpose, either to honor beloved memories or to connect with their spirituality. | Personal → Memorials 49 | stone 724 ceramics 1271 wood 4153 | |
| levana-urnen.nl | Levana urnen | The urns are handcrafted from materials sourced from the dunes or washed ashore on the beach, making each piece unique and providing a tangible memory. The website offers an overview of various urn models, including small urns, beach urns and urns with decorations such as shells and birds, with respective prices. In addition to the standard assortment, there is the possibility to create a custom urn, taking into account personal wishes and memories, for example using specific materials or locations. | Ceramics → Urns 13 | shell 130 ceramic 187 urn 411 memory 1641 beach 3210 | |
| hetornament.nl | Het Ornament | The website provides a collection of unique urns, memorial markers, and grave ornaments that can be personalized to suit the individual's personality and life. Het Ornament specializes in crafting memorial markers and sculptures in durable bronze, with the option for custom designs. The website emphasizes the importance of a dignified and personal farewell, with the objects providing a lasting remembrance in various settings such as home, garden, or on a grave. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 | bronze 225 urn 411 design 27202 | |
| koehoorn-grafmonumenten.nl | Koehoorn Memorial Monuments | The website offers various types of memorial monuments, including monuments made of granite, rough stones, with glass, with metal types and hardstone. There is a separate section dedicated to children's monuments, with the possibility to find more information. The website includes an inspiration gallery with images of memorial monuments and a showroom where visitors can get a physical impression of the available monuments. | Monuments → Cemeteries 172 Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | memorial monument 33 granite 76 3d design 131 inspiration 4081 showroom 4883 accessories 12975 | |
| goedkope-urnstenen.nl | Gedenktekenoutlet.nl | Visitors can use a memorial configurator to create a gravestone according to their wishes and order it online. The website emphasizes the quality of the materials used, especially granite, and offers a 30-year warranty on all stones. Gedenktekenoutlet.nl is part of a stone company with a long tradition (90 years) in the production and installation of tombstones and memorials. | Retail & Commerce → Commerce 8244 | granite 76 gravestone 161 configurator 234 warranty 4701 design 27202 | |
| kunstherinneringen.nl | Kunstherinneringen | Peter Ras and Ellen Janssen are an artist duo who create artworks in glass art, including urns, grave monuments, and paintings. Ellen Janssen is responsible for the creative development of the artworks, while Peter Ras focuses on the technical aspects, such as cutting and firing the glass. The glass fusing technique is used to fuse colorful glass particles into beautiful, light- and color-fast artworks, with a temperature increase up to 830 degrees. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | grave monument 93 urn 411 technique 2157 artwork 2248 glass 2919 paintings 3907 | Limburg → Brunssum 626 |
| probrain.nl | ProBrain | The company focuses on developing and implementing high-quality technical solutions, particularly where creativity is needed. The website introduces ‘Hunestien’, stones that can be used to create personal monuments, originating from the hondsrug and made of granite. ProBrain also offers modern and electric bikes, called PIX-e, as well as technical support and management services. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 Local Life → Remembrance Sites 16 | technical service 72 creativity 2531 | Netherlands → Drenthe 20062 |
| vangils-utrecht.nl | Steenhouwerij Jongerius & van Gils | Steenhouwerij Van Gils-Utrecht b.v. has been established in Utrecht since the beginning of the last century and has moved its location several times throughout the years, including in the Otterstraat in the Pijlsweert district between 1935 and 1999. Since 1999, the company is located on the Cartesiusweg industrial area in Utrecht and has a showroom and outdoor display for monuments. As of March 1, 2016, the company was acquired by Steenhouwerij Jongerius in Utrecht, and the showroom and workshop on the Tractieweg have closed. The operations are now continued under the name Steenhouwerij Jongerius & van Gils. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | granite 76 gravestone 161 urn 411 monument 1168 design 27202 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| plekjeinmijnhart.nl | Plekje in mijn hart | The website describes the company’s services, detailing the maintenance of gravestones using organic products. The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining gravestones due to weather conditions and public works activities. The website highlights environmental friendliness through the use of ecological products and a personalized approach to customer wishes. | Death → Funerals 552 | gravestone 161 wishes 2717 environment 4873 | |
| rustplaat.nl | Rustplaat BV | The website provides an online design tool enabling users to design their own unique Rustplaques. Grave plaques are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be customized with images, prints, and personal text. The website offers a quick and easy ordering process with a delivery time of approximately one week. | Law → Inheritance 96 | gravestone 161 plastic 1232 design 27202 | |
| herdenkingslichtjes.nl | Pollystone | The website sells memorial lights in various forms, including LED lights, candles, silk flowers, granite urns, and spirit candles. Christmas lights and Easter candles are also offered. The website offers special deals and a sale and mentions a change in delivery times due to heavy traffic and holidays. | Funerals → Grave Monuments 88 Culture → Religion 8327 | lights 155 urn 411 candle 792 lead 1195 assortment 7799 | |
| grafmonumentmartieniemeijer.nl | Artalon Gedenkbeelden | Martie Niemeijer-Sluiter passed away in 2020 and this memorial monument is a tribute to her life and creative interests. The memorial monument is the result of a collaboration between the family, glass artist Marjo Többen, and stone suppliers Gebroeders Ridder, transforming a quilt made by Martie Niemeijer into a stained glass window. Marjo Többen, founder of Artalon Gedenkbeelden, designed the artwork based on the personality and interests of Martie Niemeijer, while Gebroeders Ridder designed the stone base. | Crafts → Glassworking 581 | memorial monument 33 quilt 65 stone 724 collaboration 16036 | Eemsdelta → Huizinge 13 |
| herdenkingslichtje.nl | Unique Memorial Candle | The website describes the emotional impact of losing a loved one and offers a solution in the form of a memorial candle. The memorial candle is designed to be placed at home or on a cemetery and symbolizes enduring love. The candles are made of safe, unbreakable and glass-clear material and filled with lamp oil, which enlarges a photo of the deceased. | Death → Funerals 552 | cemetery 395 candle 792 glass 2919 photo 7778 | |
| rvsgrafvaasje.nl | DB RVS Grafvaasjes | The website offers information about the various types of vases available, including 'Music Note', 'Bear', 'Heart' and 'Anchor' vases. The company manufactures the vases in its own workshop and offers both a standard collection, available at stone suppliers, and the option for a personalized vase. The website includes testimonials from customers expressing their satisfaction with the quality and personalization of the vases. | Crafts → Handmade 1147 | gravestone 161 personalize 291 urn 411 vase 550 flowers 3248 workshop 19325 | |
| omarmsteen.nl | Rick Sonnemans | The sculptures are crafted in a studio by Rick Sonnemans, a visual artist, and are designed to reflect the personality of the person saying goodbye and to remember beautiful moments. Each sculpture contains a glass tube in which ashes can be stored, and it is made of Brazilian shale stone in various colors, with a combination of polished and raw parts for a unique appearance. The artist listens to the client's wishes and creates a sculpture that suits the farewell, taking color and form into account. | Personal → Memorials 49 | ashes 105 form 679 stone 724 sculpture 1440 color 4159 studio 5465 | |
| stevensgrafmonumenten.nl | Stevens Grafmonumenten | Stevens Grafmonumenten has been active since 2013, offering services for the supply, installation, and maintenance of gravestones. The company operates in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and Belgium and serves clients within a 70-kilometer radius of Graauw. The website provides information about the company’s services and displays project photos. | | belgium 75 gravestone 161 | Hulst → Graauw 25 |
| berryvermeulenbeelden.nl | Berry's Sculptures | Berry Vermeulen, a sculptor, describes his beginnings in sculpting in 1986, first with Eric Boot in Borger and later with Gerard van Rooij in Tilburg. He describes his love for the craft of sculpting and the various types of stone he uses, emphasizing form and content. Sculptures of his work are permanently displayed in the studio and the garden of Tonny Strik-Prins in Kerk-Avezaath, and visitors can book a visit in advance by calling 06-26088222. | Painting → Dutch Art 322 | sculptor 146 photographs 254 stone 724 sculpture 1440 studio 5465 garden 13129 | Borger-Odoorn → Borger 288 |
| wanders-van-kessel.nl | Steengoed Wanders / van Kessel stone masonry | The company offers a complete service, from design to finishing, for various projects, including the modernization of bathrooms and office or shop facades. Steengoed Wanders is a supplier of blue stone from henegauwen and offers a wide range of natural stone materials, including marble, quartzite, and granite. Furthermore, the company provides the full care for tombstones, including visits to the site and offering non-binding proposals in accordance with the requirements of the cemetery. | Building & Construction → Exterior 114 | tomestones 21 kitchen top 57 natural stone 614 monument 1168 design 27202 | Beekdaelen → Nuth 223 |
| vinkbg.nl | Vink Begraven & Gedenken | The website describes an increasing need for peaceful and memorial places in the funeral industry, particularly due to the growth of cremations and the subsequent renewed attention to cemeteries. Vink Begraven & Gedenken emphasizes the importance of cemeteries as memorial parks that reflect the history of a place and the lives of individuals, including grave monuments and ashes destinations in natural environments. The website addresses the differences in operation and financing between special and general cemeteries, and highlights the importance of establishing contact with bereaved families and providing appropriate support through churches or referrals to professional organizations. | Family → Funeral Services 2084 | grave monument 93 cemetery 395 | |