My mom will be traveling to Copenhagen later this year for visiting as well as some family research.
Looking for recommendations for places she can go to, to research as well as any fun activities. I think right now they are planning on coming in September, but dates are not set yet.
We also have family buried in Hvidovre Cemetery and Vestre Kirkegard. Is there somewhere she can go to get a map and location of the graves?
Thanks
Hi Trisha,
For starters, here are two links:
Hvidovre cemetery:
https://1744.dkmweb.dk/kirkegaardene/
(click on PDF file link to view large version of the map)
Vestre cemetery:
https://www.kk.dk/artikel/vestre-kirkeg%C3%A5rd-mellem-sydhavnen-valby-og-vesterbro
(click on the Danish word "her" to link to large version of map)
I´d be happy to show your mom (and guest) around Copenhagen in the fall if my schedule permits.
P.S. Will your mother and guest be arriving from the U.S.?
Shari :)
Hi Shari,
Thank you for the links and the offer to show them around. One I have been looking for these websites, but was coming up on another website for the park that wasn't helpful, or that I could really find myself around.
It will be my mom and dad that are coming out. I wish I could join, but one day I will get there!
I will see if my mom are closer to setting their dates and will let you know. Is there a way I can contact you?
Thanks,
Trisha
Glad to help, Trisha! :)
Yes, feel free to write me.
copegirl@gmail.com
Remember: graves are normally deleted after 10-20 years and cannot be found.
mvh Verner
Verner makes a very good point - it would be a waste of time to go looking for a grave that is no longer there.
In Denmark, graves are often "sløjfet" after 10 or 20 years, unless family members renew the grave site lease.
A little sad, but I suppose it´s a practical issue.
Interestingly, the lease on Jewish grave sites never expire, as far as I know.
You can search for graves here:
https://gravsten.dis-danmark.dk/grv_vis_form.php
And here:
http://www.dk-gravsten.dk/forside.php
Citat fra: Trisha Weathers [19653] Dato 24 Feb 2018 - 21:26
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We also have family buried in Hvidovre Cemetery and Vestre Kirkegard. Is there somewhere she can go to get a map and location of the graves?
Thanks
The cemetery office of Vestre kirkegård do have index cards (Stam-kort), and protocols, for all graves in the yard, also for graves which have been cancelled. The index cards/protocols tells whom was responsible for payment of the grave, where the grave was situated and when the grave was established and cancelled.
The cemetery office may be able to help with these informations if you do contact the office a couple of days before the visit.
Vestre Cemetery is open at 7 - 19 in the winter months (October-March) and at 7-22 in summer (April-September). The cemetery office, located just to the left within the cemetery's main entrance at Vestre Kirkegårds Allé 15, is open weekdays 9-14.
Phone: +45 33 66 91 20
Oh, wow, that is interesting. Here in the states, you pretty much stay where you are buried.
Thanks for the info, I had no idea.
Trisha
Hi Trisha,
I spent 17 days in January in Denmark. One of the best things was seeing where my ancestors lived. Many of the buildings were still standing and when I didn't have an exact address I visited the street or village.
The best part of the trip was the Danish people. They are just great.
Tell you parents to enjoy their trip.
Paul
I know my parents are going to have a great time.
Thanks Paul!