Memento Mori

Description

Visitors can experience the character and ambience of the crematorium in the old crematorium of the Hörnli cemetery. The interesting collection on sepulchral culture and burial includes tools, hearses, urns made of ceramic, stone, wood or bronze, wrought-iron crosses, gravestones, glass bead wreaths, hair souvenirs and mourning jewellery.

Highlights

• Explore the history of cremation and sepulchral culture
• Unique collection of hearses, urns, and mourning jewelry
• Experience the ambience of the old crematorium

General Information

The 'Memento Mori' exhibition at Sammlung Friedhof Hörnli showcases the history and cultural practices surrounding death. Visitors can view a diverse collection of artifacts, including urns, hearses, and mourning jewelry, in the atmospheric setting of the old crematorium.

Location

Hörnliallee 70, 4125 Riehen, Schweiz

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