| werkdorpwieringermeer.nl | M Goossens | The website describes the history of the Werkdorp Wieringermeer camp, including its beginnings, daily life, working learning, and end. It commemorates the tragedy of Albrecht Gös and the 197 murdered Jewish work camp residents, mentioning a roll of names and a monument. The website offers a memorial with names, faces, family histories, and stories of the deceased, with a memorial stone near the Community House. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | memorial 196 monument 1168 family 6462 history 7286 | Noordoostpolder → Emmeloord 1649 |
| 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. | Outdoor → Memorials 269 | stumbling stones 16 remembrance 165 placement 221 victim 223 data 5872 | |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | world war ii 153 commemoration 181 monument 1168 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| oorlogsslachtoffersijmond.nl | oorlogsslachtoffersijmond.nl | The website contains a list of names of victims, often linked to their memorial places, such as street names, monuments, and memorials. There are mentions of specific events and locations, such as the 1944 IJmond Razzias and the involvement of the IJmond region. The website provides links to information about memorial places, a guest book and an overview of the many local monuments and memorials. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | names 97 victim 223 monument 1168 event 45199 | Beverwijk → Wijk aan Zee 363 |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | grave monument 93 symbol 149 memorial 196 design 27202 | |
| 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 |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | memorial monument 33 gravestone 161 urn 411 monument 1168 | |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | commemoration 181 documentary 1081 exhibition 5332 foundation 6678 | Arnhem → Paasberg 15 |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | names 97 memorial 196 stone 724 foundation 6678 | Amsterdam → Center 990 |
| mariannevandenheuvel.nl | Marianne van den Heuvel | Marianne van den Heuvel is a sculptor who creates various types of stone sculptures, including funerary art, memorials, urns, and garden sculptures. She offers sculpting lessons in Amsterdam, suitable for beginners and advanced students, and is a co-founder of the Beeldhouwschool Amsterdam. The website features an online gallery of her work, placed in the Netherlands and in various countries around the world. | Arts & Culture → Arts Subjects 64 | sculptor 146 urn 411 sculpture 1440 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| 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. | Outdoor → Memorials 269 | memorial 196 exhibition 5332 story 8285 event 45199 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| struikelstenen-meierijstad.nl | Stichting Struikelstenen Meierijstad | The website provides information about the war victims, including news, media, and stories, and serves as a platform for local working groups focused on the commemoration of these victims. Particular attention is paid to the Jewish war victims, given the number of persecutions and murders within the Meierijstad municipality. Elementary schools, such as de Ark and ‘t Ven, actively participate in the maintenance of the stumbling stones, with students taking responsibility for cleaning the stones. | World War II → Remembrance 120 | stumbling stones 16 cleaning 4567 foundation 6678 municipality 6837 student 7623 | North-Brabant → Meierijstad 2887 |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | pin 73 history 7286 research 8967 education 13471 event 45199 | Ede → Lunteren 730 |
| 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 | |
| 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 Outdoor → Memorials 269 | technical service 72 creativity 2531 | Netherlands → Drenthe 20062 |