Numerous interested visitors were given a look behind the scenes of the crematorium at Giessen's New Cemetery last Sunday. At the open day organised by Stadtwerke Gießen, employees guided visitors through the facility and provided information about the modern technology, among other things.
Stadtwerke Gießen (SWG) took over the management and operation of the crematorium at the New Giessen Cemetery at the beginning of 2013. Since then, the company has continued the tradition of high quality features and standards in terms of piety. The best proof of this is the "Controlled Crematorium" seal of approval, which is only awarded to a few facilities across Germany and was once again awarded to the crematorium at Giessen New Cemetery in 2014. "We are committed to providing a dignified and discreet cremation service," emphasised team leader Ulrich Jochim at the open day on Sunday, 21 September.
Between 1 and 5 p.m. on this day, interested visitors were given an impression of the work of the crematorium staff and were able to find out about the cremation process on site.
State-of-the-art technology
Ulrich Jochim and Heiko Hederich, deputy team leader, guided several groups of visitors through the building, answered countless questions and explained the modern technology of the facility to those interested. Just as piety and sensitivity are top priorities for SWG when dealing with the dead and their relatives, climate protection is particularly important to the company when it comes to the technical operation of the crematorium. Among other things, the cremation facilities were modernised a few years ago in accordance with the strict requirements of the Federal Immission Control Act. Three filters connected in series prevent toxic pollutants from escaping. "The technology is state of the art and we are among the pioneers when it comes to climate protection. This will not change in the future," promised Heiko Hederich during one of the tours. After all, the "Controlled Crematorium" seal of approval is not just an honour, but also an obligation.
For this reason, SWG have already given initial thought to a possible redesign of the premises in the crematorium. Ulrich Jochim explained why at the open day: "Relatives see the deceased here for the last time. This moment of farewell and mourning should take place in dignified surroundings. A remodelling could help to further improve the crematorium in this respect."
Further information is available from Stadtwerke Gießen on the crematorium's website at www.krematorium-giessen.de.
22.09.2014