St. Wendel, 30.06.2026
New consecration hall officially inaugurated in Remmesweiler
Modern and needs-based concept for cemetery infrastructure
With its official opening, St. Wendel's Mayor Peter Klär handed over the new consecration hall at the cemetery in Remmesweiler to its intended purpose on Friday, June 26. The modern new building marks another step in the structural implementation of the cemetery concept of the district town of St. Wendel. Due to its characteristics, the project can serve as a model for the future demand-oriented and economical development of the cemetery infrastructure within the urban area.
During the construction of the consecration hall, an industrially prefabricated overall structure was used. The actual hall module measures 9 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 2.75 meters in height. It was built using a steel frame construction method and outfitted in lightweight construction. Within the module, there are three functional rooms: a cooling room, a storage room, and a restroom.
Another central element is the roof in the form of an arched roof made of steel construction. It covers an area of 13 by 13 meters with a span of 12 meters and reaches a ridge height of 4.72 meters. It creates a protected yet open space for mourning services and farewell ceremonies. In addition to the new building, the outdoor area was newly designed and adapted to the requirements of a contemporary and dignified farewell culture.
“I am glad and grateful that the city has created a dignified place here. The new consecration hall is intended not only to provide space for saying goodbye to loved ones but also to be a place for reflection, tranquility, and encounter – a place where people can find comfort and engage in conversation,” said Elisabeth Krob, the local head of Remmesweiler.
The implementation of the project took place in several construction phases. The construction of the hall module occurred between June and September 2025. The arched roof was completed from October to December 2025. The design of the outdoor areas was carried out between February and April 2026.
The total investment for demolition, new construction, and redesign of the outdoor facilities amounts to approximately 384,000 euros.
Klär: "With the new consecration hall in Remmesweiler, we have created a dignified place of farewell that meets current needs and is also designed to be economical and sustainable." The mayor emphasized that the experiences gained in Remmesweiler will be incorporated into the further implementation of the cemetery concept in the city area.
Background:
The development of funeral services has fundamentally changed in recent years. Nowadays, more than 80 percent of all burials in the city area of St. Wendel are conducted as urn burials. As a result, the requirements for cemetery halls and their technical equipment have also changed significantly. Against this background, the district town aims to replace cemetery halls, whose renovation is no longer economically justifiable—considering user numbers—with modern, functional, and cost-effective modular new buildings.
Photos: District Town St. Wendel / J. Bonenberger
