Doesn’t it seem strange that even in death, bureaucracy can follow us? Welcome to the Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio. This isn’t just any cemetery. It’s a place where the earthly problems sometimes linger even after life.
The Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio opened its gates to the public between October and March. You can visit between 9 am and 4:45 pm. From April to September, the opening times are 8 am to 5:45 pm. This provides ample opportunity to explore the grounds and reflect.
But the Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio has seen its share of controversies. Imagine the scene. A family gathers to lay their loved one to rest. But the coffin doesn’t fit. The opening to the tomb is too small. Necrofori must tilt the coffin. This creates a scene of distress and disbelief.
This is exactly what happened here. Tombs were built too small. It sparked outrage and political debate. Accusations flew. Fingers pointed at the designers. Some say the left-leaning council was to blame. They had allegedly bungled the project’s design.
One council member even brought photographic evidence. It showed a coffin longer than the tomb itself. Demands for reimbursement arose. Some people had already bought temporary plots. The saga of the too-small tombs became a symbol of administrative failure.
Adding to the troubles, Rino Felappi is buried here. Felappi was a respected journalist. The pandemic made it difficult to honor him properly. Restrictions prevented a proper funeral. Only later could they hold a blessing. This was at the chapel in the Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio.
Felappi founded the local paper “L’Informatore.” He also worked for “Il Giorno.” Additionally, he served as president of the Order of Journalists. His legacy remains significant in Sesto.
The Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio is located at Via San Francesco D’Assisi 130. You can contact them at 3356804212. Despite its problems, the Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio remains a place of remembrance. It offers a space for reflection. But it also reminds us of the very human errors. These errors can occur even in the most solemn places. As you wander through this place note the blend of peace and controversy. The Cimitero Nuovo di Brugherio is a reminder that life and its problems do not always end at the gate.