Cemeteries

There are four cemeteries in Brielle, Vierpolders, and Zwartewaal:

• Brielle Cemetery (Old), G.J. v.d. Boogerdweg (next to No. 4);
• Brielle Cemetery (New), 35 G.J. v.d. Boogerdweg;
• Vierpolders Cemetery, Dijckpotingen (next to number 1);
• Zwartewaal Cemetery, 11 Wouddijk.
• The cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Some cemeteries do not have a street address.

Do you have any questions?

For more information about types of graves, burial sites, or other questions, please call the municipality’s customer service center during business hours at 14 0181 or email nl.

Funeral directors or stonemasons who wish to schedule a funeral or pick up a memorial can call the cemeteries in Brielle, Zwartewaal, and Vierpolders at 06 51 59 22 19 (in case of an emergency, this number is also available outside of office hours).

There are four cemeteries in Oudenhoorn and Hellevoetsluis:

• Oudenhoorn Cemetery, 14 Leuneweg;
• Hellevoetsluis Cemetery, Rijksstraatweg (next to number 41);
• Hellevoetsluis Cemetery, Stoofweg (next to number 2);
• Hellevoetsluis Cemetery, Smitsweg (next to number 94);
• The cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Some cemeteries do not have a street address.

Do you have any questions?

For more information about types of graves, burial sites, or other questions, please call the municipality’s customer service center during business hours at 14 0181 or email nl.

Funeral directors or stonemasons who wish to schedule a funeral or pick up a memorial can call the cemeteries in Hellevoetsluis and Oudenhoorn at 06 22 99 32 69 (in case of an emergency, this number is also available outside of business hours).

There are three cemeteries in Oostvoorne and Rockanje:

• Oostvoorne Cemetery, 33a Voorweg;
• Rockanje 'Maria Rust' Cemetery (old), Zeeweg 2. No new burials take place at this cemetery. Only interments in existing graves are permitted;
• Rockanje Cemetery (New), 16 Dirk van Voornelaan.
• At the old cemetery in Rockanje and the cemetery in Oostvoorne, you will find a World War II memorial, graves of war victims, and graves of Allied soldiers maintained by the War Graves Commission;
• The cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Do you have any questions?

For more information about types of graves, burial sites, or other questions, please call the municipality’s customer service center during business hours at 14 0181 or email nl.

Funeral directors or stonemasons to schedule funerals or collect memorials can call the administrator. The administrator can be reached during business hours at telephone number 06 51 59 22 19 (in case of emergency, this number can also be reached outside business hours).

In the municipality of Voorne aan Zee there are many war-related graves and monuments. These are treated with respect and Health and commemorations are held at appropriate times. Some are privately owned and some are owned by the municipality. You can request an overview of these graves and monuments at nl

References to regulations and fees:

• Regulation on the imposition and collection of burial fees in the municipality Voorne aan Zee . For more information, please visit the Local Laws and Regulations website at.
   
• Cemetery Management Regulations for the Municipality of Voorne aan Zee . For more information, please visit the Local Laws and Regulations website.
   
• Detailed Regulations for Cemeteries in the Municipality of Voorne aan Zee . For more information, please visit the Local Laws and Regulations website.

The municipality Voorne aan Zee natural graves at four of its eleven cemeteries. These are located in Oostvoorne, Rockanje, Brielle, and Hellevoetsluis. Nationwide, the demand for natural graves is increasing. It is a sustainable way of burial, requires no maintenance, and is a resting place for eternity. This type of grave is issued for 100 years and is paid for in one lump sum. This relieves the burden on the next of kin in terms of maintenance and renewal questions and costs in the long term. There are rules surrounding such natural graves. For example, only a wooden disc may be placed on top. The guidelines for natural burial can be found on the Green Leave website.