As part of the WDEC, which is held from May 22 to 31, 2026, organized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE), the City Cemetery “Pri Sv. Duhu” in Koprivnica, which is managed by Komunalac LLC, took part in the celebration of this significant event this year as well. As a member of ASCE, Koprivnica cemetery promotes the value of cemeteries as places of cultural heritage, history, art and memory through its activities.
On this occasion, a promo video was made about the city cemetery. Cemeteries are much more than places of remembrance – they are open-air museums, guardians of our local history, architecture and cultural heritage. Through this video, we take you on a walk through the cemetery, discovering peace, artistic value and the stories of famous personalities who shaped our city. You can watch the video HERE
This year's theme of the event is focused on knowledge and quality education of young people with the aim of getting to know cultural heritage, history and important people through an interesting and student-friendly approach.
As part of the program, on May 28, 2026, an educational walk through the city cemetery was held, in which the students of the 1st grade of the "Fran Galović" General High School participated with class teacher Mišela Lokotar and history teacher Maja Maček Trešcec. The educational tour was led by cemetery manager Josipa Loinjak and horticulture engineer Nataša Njegovec through a pre-planned educational route suitable for high school students.
During the tour, the students learned about the history of the cemetery and its significance for the local community, learned interesting facts about famous people and important historical events, and learned about the landscape, horticultural and architectural values of the cemetery. Special emphasis was also placed on the development of awareness of the preservation of cultural heritage and respect for the space of memory.
In addition to the educational content, the students had the opportunity to learn about the new, more advanced waste separation system at the cemetery, which jointly contributes to reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and increasing the amount of useful waste for recycling.
