Cemetery whispers part II

7/17/25 in Rostock

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Guided Tours & Tours, Theatre & Stage

From wake, grave goods and post-mortem photography. A tour with the Black Widow

The culture of farewell and mourning: from wake, grave goods and post-mortem photography - a tour with the Black Widow

Part 2 looks at the culture of mourning in the 19th century from various perspectives. Why did people have to stand guard over the deceased until the funeral? Why were grave goods placed in the coffin of the deceased, what function did they have and why could they be useful? What are body holders and what does hair have to do with mourning?

Start: 8 p.m. (duration: 2 hours)

Meeting point: Neuer Friedhof Satow, entrance Satower Str. 16

Cost: 17,-€ plus advance booking fee

Good to know

Event dates
  • Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Event Location

New cemetery

Satower Straße 16
18059 Rostock


Contact the organiser

Dr. Anja Kretschmer-Rodenbröker

18209 Bad Doberan


kretschmeranja@hotmail.com
015156333549

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