Beneath the wide Dutch sky lies Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof. It rests in Hoofddorp, a town touched by the Haarlemmermeer municipality. Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof is more than just a cemetery. It’s a resting place filled with stories. The address is Hoofdweg 395, in 2131 MS Hoofddorp. Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof occupies approximately 40,500 square meters. It’s a substantial piece of land. Imagine walking through its grounds. You can sense the weight of history, the echoes of lives lived.
Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof is now closed. It concluded its primary function around 2003. This closure was due to the construction of Schiphol’s fifth runway. Although interments still occur, new plots are no longer available. The cemetery holds the remains of over 3,384 individuals. Their names whisper from the stones. Common surnames like Meijer, Smit, de Vries, and Overbeek appear. They reveal the deep roots of families within this community. Over 2,090 graves are spread across Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof. However, over time, more than 1,031 monuments have been removed due to clearance and other necessities. This process of removal continues. It’s a gentle cycle of making space, of remembering and letting go.
The municipality entrusted the maintenance of Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof to Waterwolf Dienstverlening Buitenruimte BV. They ensure the grounds are cared for. Their contact number, should you need it, is 023 562 2390. Begraafplaats de Wilgenhof stands as a poignant reminder. It speaks of lives lived and legacies left behind. It’s a place where the past and the present meet.