Cemeteries

There are four cemeteries in Brielle and the surrounding area:

• general cemetery G.J. v.d. Boogerdweg 2, Brielle;
• general cemetery G.J. v.d. Boogerdweg 35, Brielle;
• Dijckpotingen general cemetery, Vierpolders;
• Wouddijk general cemetery, Zwartewaal;
• cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Do you have questions for cemeteries?

You can call the municipality's customer contact center during business hours at 14 0181 or email nl

Funeral directors or stonemasons wishing to schedule a funeral or pick up a memorial can call the cemeteries in Brielle, Zwartewaal and Vierpolders (including outside business hours) at 06 51 59 22 19 (in the event of an emergency, this number can also be reached outside business hours).

Oudenhoorn has a municipal cemetery on the Leuneweg. Hellevoetsluis has cemeteries on Rijksstraatweg, Smitsweg and Stoofweg. 

For more information on the types of graves and asbestos destinations, contact the municipality by calling 14 0181.  

The cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Do you have questions for cemeteries?

You can call the municipality's customer contact center during business hours at 14 0181 or email nl

Funeral directors or stonemasons wishing to schedule a funeral or pick up a memorial can call the Hellevoetsluis and Oudenhoorn cemeteries (including outside office hours) at 06 22 99 32 69 (in the event of an emergency, this number can also be reached outside office hours).

There are two cemeteries in Rockanje and one in Oostvoorne

• You will find the cemetery in Rockanje on the Dirk van Voornelaan;
• The cemetery 'Maria Rust' is located on the Zeeweg, close to the center of Rockanje. At this cemetery there is no active burial anymore. Only burials are still placed in existing graves;
• The cemetery in Oostvoorne is located on the Voorweg;
• both cemeteries have auditoriums, but without facilities;
• both cemeteries feature a World War II war memorial and War Graves Foundation graves;
• cemeteries are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Do you have questions for cemeteries?

You can call the municipality's customer contact 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 levying and collection of funeral fees by the municipality Voorne aan Zee . More information can be found on the Local Laws and Regulations website.
   
• Management regulations for cemeteries in the municipality of Voorne aan Zee . More information can be found on the Local Laws and Regulations website.
   
• Further rules for cemeteries in the municipality of Voorne aan Zee . More information can be found on 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.

As of Sept. 29, the auditorium of the Brielle cemetery on G.J. v.d. Boogerdweg 35 will close its doors. The municipality is completely modernizing and preserving the auditorium. During the month of October, the building will be closed and the facilities will not be available. Funerals, however, can take place in the cemetery as usual. One option is to use another catering location.

What will happen? 

The auditorium is being completely renovated. We are painting the interior and exterior in natural colors, laying new flooring and installing new furniture. This will create a softer and lighter interior that provides a homey and warm atmosphere.

We are making the building more sustainable by taking it off the gas, using solar panels and switching to LED lighting. We are also expanding the digital capabilities with a large screen and control panel. This will allow relatives to enrich a funeral with photos, videos and music. In the same period, we are also making repairs to the asphalt paths at the cemetery in Brielle.

Rockanje to take turn in November

In November, the auditorium in Rockanje at Dirk van Voornelaan 16 will also be renovated. Since the facilities there are already more modern, the renovation is less extensive. We are modernizing the auditorium with new furniture and two large screens for better audiovisual capabilities.

The auditorium in Rockanje will be closed in November. However, a funeral can take place in the cemetery as usual. Next of kin can use another catering facility.

Oostvoorne

There have been plans to renovate the auditorium at the Oostvoorne cemetery at Voorweg 33a for some time. However, the building there is so outdated that renovation alone will not suffice. Early next year we will demolish the current building and construct a completely new one with modern and sustainable facilities.