All about the WDEC and an overview of past events.
About WDEC
Each year, within 1 week, cemeteries across Europe organize events and activities to raise European citizens awareness of the importance of significant cemeteries. Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, seminars, workshops and other activities take place. It is the most important event and project of our association, exposing the cemeteries in a different perspective to all their visitors.
WDEC 2025: Gardens of 80
The Week of Discovering European Cemeteries 2025 took place from 23 May to 1 June, on the theme "Gardens of 80".
As we mark 80 years since the end of World War II, the focus was on highlighting 80 exceptional stories, moments, people, monuments, or spaces that contributed to Goal 16 of the UN 2030 Agenda—promoting just, peaceful, and inclusive societies that bring humanity closer together.
Find more details and the program of participating cemeteries HERE.