Friedhof Höhenrain bei Herz Jesu

Address and directions

Where is the present Höhenrain Cemetery?

The cemetery is at the parish church of Herz Jesu. Use Kirchanger 9, 82335 Berg for directions. The map shows the current cemetery site in central Höhenrain.

Map and orientation

How is the cemetery arranged?

The burial areas lie immediately beside Herz Jesu and form a compact site with the church.

Which site is meant in historical references?

The present cemetery at Herz Jesu should not be confused with the abandoned cemetery at the former, older church of St. Johannes Evangelist and Vitus. For a current cemetery visit, Kirchanger 9 is the relevant address.

Höhenrain cemetery administration: contact

Who answers questions about graves?

The parish of Herz Jesu names Nikolaus Much as its cemetery administrator. He can be reached on +49 8171 76511. The parish office is at Kirchanger 6, 82335 Höhenrain, and can be reached on +49 8171 214830.

When should the administration be contacted?

The administration is the appropriate contact for locating a grave, burial rights, burial matters and binding rules for work in the cemetery.

History and distinctive features

When was Herz Jesu built?

The parish church of Herz Jesu was built to plans by Hansjakob Lill between 1947 and 1950. The present cemetery is therefore associated with a much younger church building than Höhenrain’s historic, now abandoned churchyard site.

Grave care at Höhenrain Cemetery

What information is needed for an enquiry?

Useful details include the full cemetery name, the name of the person buried there, the grave number and the requested scope of care. Before substantial changes to planting, edging or a memorial, coordinate the applicable church rules with the cemetery administration.