Working group seeks volunteers to preserve Zwevegem's funerary heritage

The municipality calls on residents to help inventory and preserve valuable grave monuments in local cemeteries.

An old tombstone with faded inscriptions, covered in moss and ivy in a cemetery in Flanders.
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An old tombstone with faded inscriptions, covered in moss and ivy in a cemetery in Flanders.

The municipality of Zwevegem is calling on residents to join the new Funerary Heritage working group, dedicated to preserving valuable grave monuments in local cemeteries.

The cemeteries of Zwevegem contain numerous grave monuments of significant historical, cultural, or local value. Following recent renewals of concessions, many of these graves are coming back into focus.
To protect this valuable heritage, the Funerary Heritage working group has been established. This group will focus on cataloging important monuments, clarifying inscriptions where necessary, and photographing the graves. The collected information will form the basis for future advice on the preservation and management of Zwevegem's funerary heritage.
Anyone interested in local history, heritage, or genealogy is encouraged to contribute to preserving this unique piece of Zwevegem's history. The working group is specifically seeking individuals willing to help safeguard this valuable heritage for future generations.
Interested individuals can contact the Civic Affairs Department or the Culture Department for more information or to register their interest. Together, we can preserve the stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow.

Together we preserve the stories of the past for the generations of tomorrow.

Civic Affairs Department & Culture Department
Blokkestraat 29, 8550 Zwevegem
Tel. 056 76 55 30 (civic affairs), burgerzaken@zwevegem.be
Tel. 056 76 58 00 (culture), cultuur@zwevegem.be
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Zwevegem (08/10/2026)