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Friedhof Twixlum

Emden, Stadtkreis Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    Emden, Stadtkreis Emden, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) 26723 Germany
    Coordinates: 53.37060, 7.13319
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The former independent village Twixlum is since 1972 a district of the city of Emden. The old Lutheran church in Twixlum dates back to the 15th century, but was severely damaged during World War II, renovated and re-opened in 1953. The cemetery was damaged as well, but in the years following the war restored to its historic original state. The oldest surviving grave marker is from 1605, that of Nanna Focken. Her original burial spot is no longer known, and the stone is displayed inside the church.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (20-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period the duration can be extended by another 30 years. Otherwise the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker than used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it.

Naming convention: With its proximity to the Netherlands, pay attention to the spelling of the last names: "VAN" and "VON" is often interchangeable. Names are listed as they appear on the stone. Also search with and without space after the "van/von", "de", "ter" and "zur". In addition, the old German character "ß" is often changed to "ss" in modern spelling. Please search for both variations.
The former independent village Twixlum is since 1972 a district of the city of Emden. The old Lutheran church in Twixlum dates back to the 15th century, but was severely damaged during World War II, renovated and re-opened in 1953. The cemetery was damaged as well, but in the years following the war restored to its historic original state. The oldest surviving grave marker is from 1605, that of Nanna Focken. Her original burial spot is no longer known, and the stone is displayed inside the church.

Please note that the graves in Germany are not perpetual. After a certain period of repose (20-30 years) the graves are being leveled and re-used. There is no toxic embalming being done in Germany, so the coffin and the corpse can decompose naturally. If the family of the deceased decides to purchase another period the duration can be extended by another 30 years. Otherwise the grave will be leveled and reused, the marker than used as gravel in road construction. War Graves are considered memorials and are kept up by the owner of the cemetery. Those are kept forever. Also the town or owner of the cemetery might find a grave of historical significance and will protect and keep it.

Naming convention: With its proximity to the Netherlands, pay attention to the spelling of the last names: "VAN" and "VON" is often interchangeable. Names are listed as they appear on the stone. Also search with and without space after the "van/von", "de", "ter" and "zur". In addition, the old German character "ß" is often changed to "ss" in modern spelling. Please search for both variations.

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