Sammlung Friedhof Hörnli - Basel, Switzerland
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A museum of funeral requisites and related items.
Waymark Code: WMA0G5
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/26/2010
Views: 7
The collection of the cemetery "Hörnli" is located in the center of the area in the former crematory. It was founded in 1994.
It presents ash urns, documents of the history of cremation, hearses, coffins, cemetery regulations , grave crosses, beaded garlands and mementos on an area of 380 sqm.
The exhibition wants to put our awareness to death, burial and mourning, that is radically excluded from the modern society.
Theme:
History of funerals and grave art
Street Address:
Hörnliallee 70
CH - 4125 Riehen/Basel
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
1st and 3rd Sunday every month 10:00–16:00
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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