Urn grave

Abstract

Urn grave (10) for several burial urns with at least one segment (9) comprising a first segment wall (30) and an opposite second segment wall (50), wherein partition walls (21) extending from the first to the second segment wall (30, 50) define a plurality of chambers (25), each of which is open at the bottom and has an opening (33) at the top through which at least one burial urn can be inserted into the chamber (25), wherein the urn grave (10) is an above-ground construction which can be arranged or is arranged on a ground (67) in such a way that an earth connection to the ground (67) is formed by the chambers (25) which are open at the bottom.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an urn grave that can be erected around an old existing tree.

[0002] Demand for near-natural burials is growing. In recent years, forest cemeteries have become increasingly popular. These involve an urn burial in an existing forest at the base of a tree. Multiple urn graves can be located at the base of the same tree. The deceased can be commemorated with a plaque on the tree. However, the exact burial location is not visible on the ground.

[0003] However, with such a forest burial, access to the forest burial site is often significantly more difficult, if not impossible, for visitors with limited mobility. The burial site is not barrier-free. Furthermore, placing grave decorations is neither permitted nor, given the grave's location, which is only roughly marked by the plaque on the tree, in a way that allows for the grave decorations to be clearly placed on the grave. These aspects are often perceived as unsatisfactory by relatives in their grief-relief process. Nevertheless, forest burials have become increasingly competitive with conventional urn burials in a cemetery, which could lead to an accelerated depletion of cemeteries.

[0004] Cemeteries are therefore trying to meet the demand for urn burials near trees in other ways. However, urn graves at the foot of a newly planted sapling are not comparable to urn graves beneath the imposing and mature trees of a forest cemetery.

[0005] However, existing cemeteries often have a stock of beautiful, large mature trees in a park-like setting, near which an urn burial can take place. Until now, extensive burial grounds with lawn urn graves or urn graves in flowerbeds have been created near such mature trees. The graves can be anonymous, or their location can be marked with a plaque or small headstone. The former is associated with the lack of opportunity for the targeted placement of grave goods and grave decorations, as they cannot be attributed to a particular deceased person. Instead, the grave goods and grave decorations are placed somewhere on the lawn or next to the tree. In the latter urn grave variant, the raised headstones can disrupt the park-like feel of the lawn. They also entail the widespread placement of grave goods and grave decorations near the ground, even if this occurs at the sites of the graves.

[0006] In the aforementioned versions of urn graves near trees in cemeteries, placing grave decorations and offerings on the ground is difficult for people with limited mobility, especially since the graves can sometimes be difficult to reach on the expansive lawn. Therefore, these urn graves cannot be considered barrier-free.

[0007] Grave decorations left on the ground complicate the maintenance of the site. The disposal of faded grave decorations, abandoned vases, and grave goods from the ground, which may also be widely scattered throughout the entire graveyard, is a laborious task for the cemetery administration. Signs or prohibitions to direct the disposal of such items require additional effort, disrupt the appearance of the site, and are often ineffective.

[0008] The object of the invention is to provide an urn burial facility to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0009] The problem is solved by an urn grave system for several burial urns with the features of claim 1.

[0010] The urn grave system is designed for multiple burial urns and comprises at least one segment. It comprises a first segment wall and an opposite second segment wall, with dividing walls extending from the first to the second segment wall defining a plurality of chambers, each open at the bottom and having an opening at the top through which at least one burial urn can be inserted into the chamber. The urn grave system is an above-ground structure that can be arranged or is arranged on the ground in such a way that a ground connection to the ground is formed by the chambers that are open at the bottom.

[0011] The intelligent above-ground design of the urn grave complex elevates tree burial within an existing cemetery to a new level of space and quality. The urn grave complex allows for the dignified integration of an existing, valuable mature tree by at least partially surrounding its trunk or adjacent to it. The placement of the urn grave complex in close proximity to an mature tree lends the entire grave complex a unique personality that goes beyond the design of the urn grave complex itself, allowing both a relative and someone who chose their own burial site before their death to identify with "their tree."

[0012] The urn burial is a counterpoint to the more wild and unspoiled burial in a forest cemetery. It allows for a tree burial in the park-like setting of an existing cemetery, which is often closer to home and easier to reach than a forest cemetery. The urn burial offers the opportunity for a sophisticated design and a clear location for mourning at the urn burial site.

[0013] The above-ground structure is an above-ground structure that is placed and anchored on the ground, with only its anchoring protruding into the ground. Due to the above-ground construction, the structure can be anchored to the ground without significantly interfering with the root system of the mature tree, allowing burial very close to the trunk of the existing tree in its root zone. The ground connection provides access for the chambers, which are open at the bottom, to the ground, allowing vegetation and living organisms from the ground to enter the chambers. This accelerates the decomposition of the burial urn in the chamber. Furthermore, the ground connection allows precipitation to drain from the chambers.

[0014] The urn burial site is advantageously modular, consisting of several segments. The segments are arranged side by side on the ground.

[0015] Each of the segments is divided into chambers for the burial urns by partition walls between the opposing segment walls. The segment walls are not necessarily the outer walls of the segment, but rather the opposing walls that, together with the partition walls, define the chambers laterally. In a preferred embodiment, at least sections of the segment walls form opposite lateral outer walls of the urn burial site.

[0016] In one design, the dividing walls are continuous between the top and bottom. In an alternative design, they are not continuous, so that adjacent chambers are connected in certain areas. The chambers have an opening on the top of the segment, which also forms at least one top section of the urn grave, through which the burial urn can be inserted from the outside into the chamber that is open at the bottom. The chambers each form a burial site for one or more burial urns, which are at least partially lowered into the ground below through the open-bottom chambers or are buried above ground, i.e. on the ground. Advantageously, the height of the chambers is such that a burial urn placed on the ground has sufficient space. In the latter case, the chambers are usually filled with earth anyway.Placing the urn above ground in the chamber protects the roots of the existing tree near which the grave is located. The upper opening of the chamber can be closed with a gravestone bearing the name and dates of birth and death of the deceased. Alternatively, a lid without such inscriptions can be used to close the chamber. The material of this lid can be matched to that of the rest of the segment.

[0017] In an urn burial site in which several segments are placed side by side, their chambers are also arranged along an outer wall. The first and second segment walls of the adjacent segments, accessible from the outside, advantageously form sections of the first and second lateral outer walls of the urn burial site. This allows easy access to each chamber from both the first and second outer walls. One of the outer walls faces the existing tree, and the other faces away from it. Two segments can be aligned with their end faces toward each other.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, one segment is positioned at an end region of the segment wall of another segment, creating an angle between the segments. In this case, the end wall of one segment faces the segment wall of the other segment. In this embodiment, only a section of the first or second segment wall is accessible from the outside as an outer wall. The segments can, for example, have a rectangular or curved top view.

[0019] In one design, the outer wall has at least one section that runs in an arc or at an angle towards a central area. The central area is outside the segments and their chambers. The central area includes both the area enclosed by the section and a chord between its ends, as well as the widening of this area between extensions of the section. At least the chambers along the section are thus arranged around an existing tree located in the central area. The existing tree is therefore not necessarily largely enclosed by the urn grave, but can also be placed in an area towards which the urn grave is aligned. The term "existing tree" also includes shrubs that do not have a trunk as their main growth axis, but are of course also suitable for such an urn grave, especially if they are sufficiently large, have a rather slender growth habit and the chambers are sufficiently spaced from the shoots.

[0020] The urn grave can have a closed ring shape that completely encloses the existing tree. Alternatively, it can have an arch shape that only partially encloses the existing tree. The gap between the ends of the arch allows ground-level access to the central area. A ring-shaped or ring-arch-shaped bench can be arranged around the tree trunk in the central area as a seating area. Alternatively or additionally, a seating area can be provided on at least one of the segments. Such a seating area at the grave provides a place to linger.

[0021] "Ring" refers to a closed shape that encloses the tree trunk in its central area. A ring arch differs from this type of shape in that it has a gap, so that the tree trunk is not completely enclosed by the urn burial plot, but in particular largely enclosed. The key feature of the ring shape or the ring arch shape is that it completely or partially encircles the central area. Typically, the ring arch encircles the tree trunk by at least 180 degrees, in particular at least 270 degrees. The cross-section along a horizontal line through the ring is not limited to a circular ring shape, where the distance between the outer walls is constant. In such a closed circular ring or a circular ring with a gap, the tree is preferably in the center of the circle. A closed or open circle has symbolic significance, making this shape ideal for an urn burial plot.

[0022] In other designs, the spacing of the exterior walls can vary along their length. For example, the walls can be oval, or at least one of them can have a wave shape. An alternative form has overhangs.

[0023] In a design with straight segments, these can be arranged in an L-shape or U-shape. The central area is partially bordered by the L-shape or U-shape that runs around the tree trunk.

[0024] In one embodiment, the segments are combined to form a meandering pattern that loops back and forth. This pattern can be curved or orthogonal. The loops advantageously run around several trees or bushes.

[0025] In a design with curved segments, these are not limited to a ring shape, but can be combined to form a curved line, for example, a meandering pattern. Straight and curved segments can be combined in an urn grave.

[0026] Because the urn grave site at least partially, or even largely, encloses the existing tree and is intended to be constructed close to the trunk, a modular design—i.e., a structure composed of segments—is advantageous. This allows the urn grave site to be positioned under overhanging treetops and / or close to the trunk.

[0027] Furthermore, the combination options for assembling the segments offer considerable freedom in the design of the urn burial site, even with a limited range of available segment shapes. This is especially true for simple basic shapes, such as segments with a rectangular top view. A further advantage is that the burial site can be expanded by adding additional segments.

[0028] The segments can be connected using fasteners, such as screw connections. A welded connection is also conceivable.

[0029] The partition walls define the chambers and stabilize the structure. By subdividing the chambers using the partition walls, small grave plots are created in a closed community next to a venerable tree in an existing cemetery. The partition walls can be lower in height than the outer walls.

[0030] Burial takes place by lowering the burial urns through the chambers, at least partially into the ground. For this purpose, a pipe can be installed in the interior section, extending into the ground and allowing a burial urn to be at least partially lowered into the soil on which the urn grave is constructed. The urn is decomposable, allowing the ashes to enter the soil near the tree roots. Alternatively, burial in the chamber is also conceivable, albeit above ground level. In this case, the soil is also accessible through the chamber, which is open at the bottom, to facilitate the decomposition process.

[0031] The above-ground construction, which rises above ground, enables barrier-free access and grave maintenance. The top of the urn grave is formed by the tops of the segments. It extends between the outer walls and is between knee-high and table-high, allowing access even from a wheelchair. The height of the top is between 500 mm and 900 mm to ensure barrier-free access. This corresponds to the outer wall height. The top can be horizontal. Alternatively, a design that rises or falls towards the trunk is also conceivable. In this case, the above height specifications apply to the lower of the two walls.

[0032] The openings in the top of the chambers can be provided with gravestones and / or, if the interior is filled with soil, can be designed as a raised bed. Unoccupied chambers can also be used as raised beds. The raised top makes the graves easy to access and maintain. There's no need to bend down to the ground, allowing for barrier-free grave maintenance and the placement of grave decorations, especially from a wheelchair.

[0033] Removing grave decorations from the ground is almost entirely eliminated. This reduces the cemetery operator's maintenance work and avoids potential conflicts with cemetery visitors who haphazardly leave grave decorations and offerings on the ground. The intuitive placement of grave decorations on top of the urn grave eliminates the need for warning or prohibition signs.

[0034] Gravestones on the openings are each assigned to one of the chambers. Such gravestones can be made of metal, natural or artificial stone, or concrete. The names and dates of birth and death of the deceased can be inscribed on the gravestones, allowing for clear identification of grave goods and grave decorations. Such gravestones, which are raised above ground level, create individualized gravesites that can be accessed and maintained without barriers, and on which grave decorations and grave goods can be placed in a targeted manner and assigned to the deceased. Placing grave goods on the raised surface also prevents grave decorations placed on the ground from making access difficult for other visitors.

[0035] The gravestones can cover a ring-shaped, particularly circular, area or a ring-shaped, particularly circular-ring-shaped area on the top of the urn grave. Completely covering the top with gravestones makes grave maintenance much easier and also creates sufficient space for individual placement of grave decorations.

[0036] In one version, the urn burial site features a raised bed. A chamber filled with soil can be designed as a raised bed. The design of the bed, which can be assigned to a grave site, allows for additional customization through small plantings at a comfortable working height.

[0037] In one design, the outer wall is spaced at least partially from the adjacent segmental walls, defining a space between the segmental walls and the outer wall that is open at the top and enclosed on all sides with a ground connection. This space, filled with earth and planted with plants, serves as a raised bed. Such a raised bed extending alongside the chambers offers additional design options and offers a combination of a gravestone enclosed by a chamber and an attached raised bed.

[0038] In an embodiment with such an attached raised bed, the outer wall has at least one, but in particular several first circular-arc-shaped wall sections and second circular-arc-shaped wall sections, which are offset radially outwards from the first wall sections, with the offset being bridged by a further wall section. The first and second wall sections are arranged alternately along the circumferential direction of the grave site. This results in a star-shaped design of the urn grave site. The alternation of cantilevered and recessed grave sites creates grave sites with attached raised beds, which offer more space for individual design, and grave sites with a smaller upper surface, which are less demanding to maintain. The inner area of ​​the grave site is covered with gravestones.

[0039] In another design, the segment comprises a concrete or stone block that rests on a frame, e.g. made of metal. The frame rests on the ground, penetrates the ground at most slightly, and is anchored in the ground. The concrete can be colored. The stone can be natural or artificial stone. The block has continuous, vertical cutouts that, together with the space enclosed by the frame, form the chambers. In this design, the first and second segment walls comprise several wall sections made of different materials that are arranged vertically one above the other. The segment walls, as the outer walls of the segment, are formed by the walls of the frame and the concrete or stone block beyond the cutouts. The sections of the segment walls, particularly those made of concrete, can be offset inwards or outwards relative to the frame.Even with such a design, the chambers can be closed with gravestones or designed as raised beds and planted.

[0040] In one design, at least one of the segments features a columbarium stele with stacked columbarium compartments, rising above the graves in the chambers. The compartments are closed with gravestones and require no grave maintenance. Advantageously, the compartments are provided with open niches in which grave ornaments and grave decorations can be placed, specifically assigned to one of the columbarium compartments.

[0041] The above-ground urn grave can be designed as a slope reinforcement, allowing the accessible raised graves of the urn grave to be accessed from only one side, while the opposite side of the urn grave supports the slope. This opens up further design possibilities in the cemetery, especially in conjunction with an elongated urn grave. For example, it can be composed of arched segments and have a meandering course.

[0042] Below, some examples are explained in more detail using the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 an example of an urn grave, Fig. 2 another example of an urn grave, Fig. 3 another example of an urn grave, Fig. 4 another example of an urn grave, Fig. 5 another example of an urn grave, Fig. 6 an embodiment of a segment, Fig. 7 another example of an urn grave, Fig. 8 an embodiment of an urn grave in a three-dimensional view, Fig. 9 an embodiment of an urn grave in a plan view, Fig. 10 a further embodiment of an urn grave in a plan view, Fig. 11 a plan view of an embodiment of a segment, Fig. 12 a section through the embodiment of a segment, Fig. 13 an example of an urn grave in a side view as a detail, Fig. 14 another embodiment of an urn grave in a side view, Fig. 15 the urn grave in a top view,

[0043] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0044] Fig. Figure 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an urn grave 10 for multiple burial urns, arranged as an above-ground structure around an existing tree 1 and enclosing its trunk. The above-ground structure penetrates only slightly into the soil surrounding the existing tree 1 through ground anchors, thus preventing damage to its root area and allowing the urn grave 10 to be arranged close to the trunk.

[0045] The urn burial site 10 comprises an interior space between a first outer wall 3, which circularly encloses a central area 7 containing the existing tree 1, and a second, radially spaced outer wall 5. The first and second outer walls 3, 5 extend vertically and run concentrically. Partition walls in the interior space bridge the gap between the outer walls 3, 5 and divide the interior space into chambers open at the top and bottom for burial urns.

[0046] The above-ground structure is composed of several segments 9. The six segments 9 in this exemplary embodiment each extend over 60 degrees. This allows the circular above-ground structure to be arranged close to the trunk around the existing tree 1. The curved segments 9 are lined up with their end faces, so that the opposite first and second segment walls 30, 50, as outer walls of the segments 9, form the first and second outer walls 3, 5, respectively.

[0047] In this exemplary embodiment, the upper side of the urn grave 10 is provided with gravestones 11 that cover the circular area between the outer walls 3, 5. Several gravestones 11 are provided for each of the segments 9. Each gravestone 11 covers a chamber. The names and dates of life of the deceased, whose burial urns have been at least partially buried in the ground in the chamber below, can be inscribed on the gravestones 11. This allows for a clear assignment of the gravestone 11 to the burial site and also for the targeted allocation of grave decorations and grave goods on the gravestone 11.

[0048] The height of the urn grave 10 is determined by the wall height of the outer walls 3, 5 and thus of the segment walls 30, 50. The height is selected to ensure barrier-free access to the gravestone 11, especially for a person in a wheelchair. The height is such that the gravestone 11 is between knee height and table height. This corresponds to a height between 500 mm and 900 mm.

[0049] The burial urn decomposes through contact with the soil and, due to the placement of the urn grave 10 close to the trunk, releases the ashes into the root area of ​​the existing tree 1.

[0050] Fig. 2 shows another embodiment of an urn grave 10. To avoid repetition, the description focuses on differences from the previous embodiment.

[0051] The urn grave 10 is circular in shape with a first outer wall 3 and a second outer wall 5 that run concentrically. The urn grave 10 is composed of several segments 9. The shape of the urn grave 10 corresponds to a split circular ring. A gap 15 exists between the closed end faces 13 of the circular arch. In this exemplary embodiment, a block-shaped seating area 17 is placed in the gap 15. Nevertheless, there are ground-level access points between the seating area 17 and the end faces 13 to the central area 7, in which the existing tree 1 is located.

[0052] The upper surface 29 of the urn grave 10 is provided with gravestones 11, which cover the interior with the chambers between the outer walls 3, 5 in a circular arch. The design of the gravestones 11 can include not only names and dates of birth and death, but also additional design elements, as exemplified by the surrounding ring decoration 19.

[0053] Fig. Figure 3 shows yet another embodiment of an urn burial facility 10 in a plan view. In this embodiment, the second outer wall 5 and the first outer wall 3 are circular and extend concentrically around the central area 7, so that the first outer wall 3 faces the central area 7. Radial partition walls 21 divide the interior space between the second outer wall 5 and the first outer wall 3 into chambers 25.

[0054] In each of the chambers 25, which are open at the top and bottom, one or more burial urns can be at least partially embedded in the ground. For this purpose, pipes 27 extend into the ground at the bottom of the chambers 25, which are open at the bottom, through which one or more burial urns can be successively lowered at least partially into the ground. Subsequently, closing the pipe 27 with a lid is optional.

[0055] The upper side 29 of the urn grave 10 is provided with gravestones 11, which cover an inner area of ​​the interior adjacent to the first outer wall 3 in a circular arc, so that the upper openings 33 of the chambers 25 are only partially covered by gravestones 11. An outer area adjacent to the second outer wall 5 is open at the top and is designed and planted as a raised bed when the chamber 25 is filled with soil (in Fig. 3 not shown).

[0056] The urn grave complex comprises several segments, the number of chambers of which does not necessarily have to be the same. The circular segments are joined together at the ends. The outer walls form the first segment walls and the second segment walls, the first and second outer walls 3 and 5.

[0057] Fig. 4 shows the urn grave 10, which corresponds to the embodiment of Fig. 3, in a three-dimensional view. The differences from the previous embodiment are described.

[0058] In this exemplary embodiment, an additional wall 75 runs between the first and second outer walls 3, 5. It defines chambers between the first outer wall 3 and the partition walls 21. Enclosed spaces 57 are formed between the second outer wall 5 and the additional wall 25. These spaces are open at the top and bottom and can be filled with soil to form a raised bed. For clarity, no soil filling is shown.

[0059] The interior chambers are covered by gravestones 11. The covered area is circular and slopes slightly upwards toward the central area 7. This increases the visibility of inscriptions on the gravestones 11 and facilitates the drainage of rainwater.

[0060] The raised top surface 29 of the urn grave 10 allows for barrier-free access and grave maintenance. The height can be selected as in the previous example.

[0061] This urn burial facility also comprises several segments, each with one or more chambers 25. The chambers 25 extend between the first and second segment walls. The first outer wall 3 is formed from first segment walls, and the further wall 75 is formed from second segment walls.

[0062] Fig. 5 shows yet another embodiment of an urn grave 10 in a plan view.

[0063] In this exemplary embodiment, the urn grave complex 10 comprises a circular-arc-shaped first outer wall 3 and a circular-arc-shaped second outer wall 5, which are arranged concentrically around an existing tree 1 in a central region 7. The first outer wall 3 faces the existing tree 1. The first outer wall 3 and the second outer wall 5 extend 270 degrees around the trunk of the existing tree 1. Radial dividing walls 21 divide an interior space 23 between the outer walls 3, 5 into chambers 25 that are open at the top and bottom and each extend 10 degrees. The chambers 25 are burial sites through which one or more burial urns can be at least partially embedded in the ground or placed on top of it. The chambers 25 are filled with earth. A gravestone 11 is arranged on the upper side 29 of each chamber 25, which is adjacent to the inner wall 3 and does not extend as far as the second outer wall 5.The upper area between the gravestone 11 and the second outer wall is designed as a raised bed 31. The described design is shown in . Fig. 5 illustrates one of the chambers 25 as an example. The other chambers 25 can be designed in the same way. Alternatively, it is also possible for the entire upper surface 29 of one or more chambers 25 between the outer walls 3, 5 to be covered with a gravestone 11. For example, chambers 25 can alternate with and without a flowerbed 31.

[0064] In the central area 7, a bench completely surrounds the tree trunk, serving as seating 17. It is accessible at ground level through a gap 15 in the circular arch. Gap 15 provides access both to the bench and to the graves, which are also accessible from the outside.

[0065] Example dimensions for the radius to the second outer wall 5 are D1 = 2000 mm, to the outside of the bench D2 = 1000 mm, and to the inside of the bench D3 = 600 mm. The length L of a chamber 25 between the outer walls 3 and 5 is, for example, 550 mm. With these dimensions, the crown of the existing tree 1 can extend beyond the outer wall 5.

[0066] The urn burial structure 10 can be composed of segments 9 with first and second segment walls as opposing outer walls, forming sections of the first and second outer walls 3, 5, and dividing walls 21 extending over a corresponding fraction of 270 degrees. For example, four or more segments 9 are provided. The gap 15 in the circular arc extends over 90 degrees. The height of the segments 9 is 500 mm to 900 mm.

[0067] Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of a segment 9 as shown in Fig. 5 can be used, in a three-dimensional representation. The segment 9 comprises a first segment wall 30 and a second segment wall 50, which are concentric circular arc sections. The segment walls 30, 50 can be made, for example, of metal, in particular steel, or concrete. On the mutually facing sides of the segment walls 30, 50, holders 35 for the partition walls 21 are arranged radially opposite one another. In this exemplary embodiment, the holders 35 are designed as U-shaped profiles that run perpendicular to the segment walls 30, 50. The partition walls 21 are inserted into the profiles. These are made, for example, of metal, in particular as sheet steel plates. The partition walls 21 can be fixed in the holders 35. The chambers 25 formed by the segment walls 30, 50 and partition walls 21 are open at the top and bottom.

[0068] Fig. 7 shows yet another embodiment of an urn grave 10 in a plan view.

[0069] In this exemplary embodiment, the first outer wall 3 is circular, and the second outer wall 5 has first circular-arc-shaped wall sections 37 with a first radius and second circular-arc-shaped wall sections 39 with a second radius, such that the second wall sections 39 are offset radially outward from the first wall sections 37, and the offset is bridged by further wall sections 41. This results in a star-shaped configuration with projections. The dividing walls 21 extend from the first outer wall 3 either to the first or second circular-arc-shaped wall sections 37, 39, such that there are small and large interior sections that differ in length. The large interior sections are divided by further walls 75 running along the first radius. The chambers 25 extend between the first outer wall 3 and the first wall sections 3 or the further walls 75.

[0070] Gravestones 11 on the chambers 25 extend between the first outer wall 3 and the first radius, thus covering a circular area. The areas of the large interior sections extending beyond this are enclosed spaces 57, which, when filled with soil, can be designed as raised beds. Both the chambers 25 and the raised beds are barrier-free accessible, as the first wall sections 37 are sufficiently wide that even a person with a walker or wheelchair can access the first wall section 37 between the protruding second wall sections 39. The height is selected as in the previous embodiments.

[0071] In the central area 7, a grid 43 extends between the inner wall 3 and the tree trunk (in Fig. 7 not shown), which grips radially extending rods so that falling leaves can be more easily removed from the central area 7 and the root area directly at the trunk is also protected.

[0072] The segments 9 are configured as first segments, which extend to the first radius, and second segments, which extend to the second radius, and are arranged alternately around the tree trunk. In the first segments, the first and second segment walls are also sections of the first and second outer walls 3, 5. In the second segments, the first segment wall is a section of the first outer wall 3. The second segment wall is the additional wall 75 in the segment interior.

[0073] The composition of arcuate segments, as described in the previous embodiments, is not limited to a ring shape, but they can be composed into any curved line shape, for example, which runs in a meandering manner.

[0074] Fig. Figure 8 shows a three-dimensional view of another embodiment of an urn burial structure with segments 9, each comprising a combination of a metal frame 51 and a concrete block 53 resting thereon. Alternatively, stone blocks made of natural or artificial stone can be used, or a combination of blocks made of different materials. The concrete blocks 53 protrude beyond the frame 51, giving the arrangement a lightness, even a slightly floating appearance. It also facilitates access for wheelchair users, as their feet and footrests can be moved under the concrete block 53.

[0075] The urn grave site comprises two bar-shaped segments 9 with a rectangular outline, arranged in an L-shape. In a central area 7 between extensions of the L-shaped segments 9 is an old tree 1, near whose trunk the two segments 9 are arranged.

[0076] The segments 9 are above-ground structures, arranged above ground except for their anchors and the frame 51, which is only slightly pressed into the ground. The rectangular frame 51 serves as a base for the concrete block 53, which protrudes on all sides. The frame 51, open at the top and bottom, is anchored in the ground. Such a frame 51 is preferably made of metal, for example, sheet steel. Its thickness can be 6 to 8 mm.

[0077] The top view contours of the frames 51 of both segments 9 are identical. This also applies to the concrete blocks 53. The first segment walls 30 face the tree 7. The second segment walls 50 face away from the tree 1. One end face of the first segment 91 is arranged on the first segment side of the second segment 92. The externally accessible walls of the frames 51 and the concrete blocks 53, which are opposite one another, form sections of the first and second outer walls 3, 5 of the urn burial site.

[0078] The first segment 91 has a seating area 17 with parallel, longitudinally running wooden or plastic strips on the concrete block 53 and, at its edge, supports a columbarium stele 59 with stacked columbarium compartments 61 for burial urns. Next to each columbarium compartment 61, an open niche 63 is provided, in which grave decorations can be placed in the immediate vicinity of the columbarium compartment 61 and thus associated with it. All niches 63 are open to the same side.

[0079] The second segment 92 comprises a series of chambers 25, each for at least one burial urn. Continuous vertical recesses 65 are formed in the concrete block 53, leading to the space enclosed by the frame. The recesses 65 and the space enclosed by the frame of the second segment 92 form chambers 25, which are connected to the ground by virtue of the frame 51 being open at the bottom. The concrete areas between the recesses form partition walls 21, which extend to the frame 51 and define the chambers 25.

[0080] In chambers 25, burial urns are placed on the ground 67 or embedded in the ground 67. The chambers 25 are filled with soil and planted, forming raised beds 31. Even chambers 25 not yet occupied by burial urns can be designed as raised beds 31. The raised beds 31 can be individually designed by relatives, but due to their small size, with little effort. Due to the ground connection, additional irrigation beyond natural rainfall is usually not necessary.

[0081] Due to the elevated position of the 31 beds at the top of the urn grave, they are also easily accessible for people with physical limitations, such as the elderly or wheelchair users. The same applies to niches 63 in stele 59 for placing grave decorations. Only the upper 63 niches may be limited in accessibility for wheelchair users and smaller people.

[0082] The gravesite offers a natural urn burial in the immediate vicinity of an old tree. Seating area 17 provides comfortable and extended seating. Such a gravesite close to a tree provides a peaceful retreat and privacy.

[0083] The urn grave structure comprises several segments 9 from a set of different segments 9, which can be combined in various ways. Such a set can comprise bar-shaped segments of equal or unequal length with different designs, e.g., with chambers 25, with seating areas 17, or with steles 59. Further embodiments of grave structures composed of bar-shaped segments 9 are described below.

[0084] Fig. Figure 9 shows a plan view of an urn burial site similar to the previous one. It is located under the crown of an existing tree 1 and oriented at the rear toward a path 69, so that both the first segment 91 with seating 17 and the second segment 92 with chambers 25 are easily accessible via path 69.

[0085] In this embodiment, the chambers 25 are not designed as raised beds, but are covered on top with gravestones 11, on which the names and dates of birth and death of the deceased are inscribed. Nevertheless, the chamber 25 can be filled with soil to accelerate the decomposition of the burial urn. The gravestone 11 further reduces the effort required for grave maintenance. Grave decorations can be easily placed on the raised gravestone 11, even by physically challenged persons, and can be removed just as easily. No further grave maintenance is required.

[0086] Chambers 25 used as raised beds 31 can be provided with a gravestone 11 after the plants have been removed. Conversely, grave sites can be converted into raised beds 31 after the gravestone 11 has been removed. This is useful, for example, after the burial period has expired, until the chamber 25 is used for another burial.

[0087] Fig. 10 shows a plan view of another embodiment of an urn burial facility comprising three segments 9. The segments comprise concrete blocks 53 on frames 51, as previously described. In this embodiment, a first segment 91 is provided with a seating area 17 and a stele 59. A second segment 92 has, for example, five chambers 25, and a third segment 93 has both chambers 25 and a seating area 17. The first and third segments 91, 93 extend at right angles to the second segment 92, but at opposite end regions of the second segment 92 and in opposite directions. An existing tree 1 is provided in the central region 7 between extensions of the second and third segments 92, 93, so that its crown shades the second and third segments 92, 93. The first segment 91 extends away from the treetop, providing a partially unshaded seating area 17.

[0088] Although gravestones 11 are provided on the chambers 25 in this embodiment, the chambers 25 can be designed as planted raised beds 31 in an alternative embodiment. It is also conceivable to design only some of the chambers 25 as raised beds 31 and to close the other chambers 25 with gravestones 11.

[0089] Fig. 11 shows a plan view of an embodiment of a segment 9 with a metal frame 51 and a concrete block 53 arranged thereon. The frame 51 has a rectangular cross-section that surrounds an interior space divided by partition walls 71. The partition walls 71 run between opposite first and second frame walls. A concrete block 53 with a rectangular top view contour lies on the frame 51. Depending on its thickness, the shape is more cuboid-shaped or plate-shaped. The concrete block 53 has continuous recesses 65 with a square cross-section, which are arranged such that they are between the frame and partition walls of the frame 51. The recesses 65 and the underlying interior space of the frame 51 form chambers 25 with top openings 33 through which one or more burial urns can be inserted into the chambers 25 from the outside.The areas of the concrete block 53 between the recesses 65 and the intermediate walls 71 of the frame 51 form partition walls 21 that laterally delimit the chambers 25. The first and second segment walls 30, 50 are formed by the areas of the concrete block 53 and the frame 1 that are perpendicular to the partition walls 21.

[0090] One of the recesses 65, in Fig. 11 on the right is larger and designed as a raised bed 31. Such a larger chamber 25 with a larger opening 33 can accommodate multiple burial urns. Additionally or alternatively, it can serve as a flat raised bed 31, a design element in contrast to the other chambers 25, whether they are provided with gravestones 11 or designed as smaller raised beds 31.

[0091] The surface of concrete block 53 has a slight slope to allow rainwater and melted precipitation to drain more easily. The slope can be approximately 2% toward one of the outer sides.

[0092] Fig. 12 shows a section through the embodiment of a segment 9 with frame 51 and concrete block 53 in the area of ​​one of the recesses 65.

[0093] The metal frame 51 is fixed in the ground 67 by means of ground anchors 73. In this exemplary embodiment, screw foundations are provided as ground anchors 73. A lower edge region of the frame 51 engages the ground 53, particularly due to the weight of the concrete block 53. The concrete block 53 rests on the frame 51, the recesses 65 of which open into the space enclosed by the frame 51. The recesses 65 and the frame interior sections form chambers 25, into each of which at least one burial urn can be inserted and placed on the ground 67. Alternatively, the burial urn can also be inserted into the ground 67.

[0094] The chamber opening at the top of the concrete block 53 is closed with a gravestone 11, on which names and dates of birth and death can be inscribed. Because the frame 51 is open at the bottom, there is a ground connection to the ground 67, which allows the burial urn to decompose.

[0095] Fig. Figure 13 shows a further embodiment of an urn grave in a side view as a detail. On the concrete block 53, which is arranged on a frame 51, a stele 59 with several columbarium compartments 61 is arranged, as already described in connection with Fig. 8 has been described.

[0096] Stele 59 and one end of concrete block 53 are aligned flush. Stele 59 has a rectangular cross-section with opposing side walls and a rear wall. An L-shaped columbarium compartment 61 is provided on each level, closed at the front by a gravestone. The remaining space next to columbarium compartment 61 is a niche 63 open at the front. The niches 63 are arranged alternately on the left and right, allowing grave decorations to be placed in the immediate vicinity of columbarium compartment 61, thus allowing them to be assigned to it.

[0097] In addition to stele 59, chambers 25 for burial urns or a seating area 17 may be provided at segment 9.

[0098] Fig. 14 and Fig. 15 show a further embodiment of an urn grave in plan view and side view respectively and are described together below.

[0099] The urn grave site comprises several bar-shaped segments 9, each with a concrete block 53 on a metal frame 51, as previously described. The segments 9 are arranged in a meandering pattern, with adjacent segments 9 aligned at right angles to each other. The L-shaped and U-shaped loops of the urn grave site encircle central areas 7, in which existing trees 1 are located.

[0100] In this exemplary embodiment, four trees 1 and seven segments are provided, by way of example. A first and a second segment 91, 92 are arranged in an L-shape. Their first segment walls 30 form a section of the first outer wall 3 of the urn burial site, which faces a first tree 1 in the first central region 7. A third and a fourth segment 93, 94 are arranged in an L-shape relative to one another and, together with the second segment 92, form a U-shaped border of a second central region 7 in which a second tree 1 stands. Their second segment walls 50 form a section of the second outer wall 5 that faces the second tree 1. A fifth and a sixth segment 95, 96 are arranged in an L-shape relative to one another and, together with the fourth segment 94, form a U-shaped border of a third central region 7 in which a third tree 1 stands. Their first segment walls 30 form a section of the first outer wall 3 that faces the third tree 1.The second segment walls 50 of the sixth and seventh segments 96, 97, which are arranged in an L-shape, face a fourth tree 1.

[0101] Steles 59 are arranged on two segments, and a seating area 17 is located on one of the segments. Chambers 25 are formed within the segments, arranged along the meandering shape between the first and second outer walls 3, 5. The chambers 25 in the sixth segment 96 have larger openings. They can be intended for multiple burial urns or, as a larger raised bed, can serve as a striking design element.

[0102] For the sake of clarity, neither flowerbeds 31 nor gravestones 11 are shown.

[0103] The various segments (9) combine raised beds, enclosed graves with gravestones and seating, as well as one or more steles. Unoccupied chambers are advantageously used as raised beds. Once a burial urn has been inserted, the opening can be closed with a gravestone.

[0104] This exemplary embodiment shows an urn grave with several segments 9 arranged in a more complex shape and also incorporating several existing trees 1 into the design. Such a meandering grave is suitable, for example, for existing linear shrub plantings that may have remained after the dissolution of a grid-shaped burial ground for earth burials.

[0105] Instead of the meandering gravesite, which winds around several trees, the gravesite can alternatively or additionally serve as a slope reinforcement. One of the outer walls supports the slope, which slopes downwards or is terraced toward the gravesite. The urn graves are barrier-free on the opposite outer wall.

[0106] The features specified above, those in the claims, and those evident from the illustrations can be advantageously implemented both individually and in various combinations. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but can be modified in many ways within the scope of expert knowledge. Reference symbol 1 inventory tree 3 first exterior wall 5 second exterior wall 7 Central area 9, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 segment 10 urn graves 11 Gravestone 13 End page 15 gap 17 seating 19 ring decoration 21 Partition wall 23 Interior 25 chambers 27 pipe 29 Top 30 first segment wall 31 beds 33 Opening 35 bracket 37, 39, 41 wall section 43 grids 50 second segment wall 51 frames 53 Block 57 enclosed space 59 Stele 61 compartments 63 Niche 65 recess 67 Soil 69 Way 71 Partition wall 73 ground anchors 79 Extension D1, D2, D3 radius L length

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[1] Urn grave (10) for several burial urns with at least one segment (9) comprising a first segment wall (30) and an opposite second segment wall (50), wherein partition walls (21) extending from the first to the second segment wall (30, 50) define a plurality of chambers (25), each of which is open at the bottom and has an opening (33) at the top through which at least one burial urn can be inserted into the chamber (25), wherein the urn grave (10) is an above-ground construction which can be arranged or is arranged on a ground (67) in such a way that an earth connection to the ground (67) is formed by the chambers (25) which are open at the bottom. [2] Urn grave system (10) according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of segments (9) which are arranged in a row such that the chambers (25) of the segments (9) are arranged along an outer wall (3, 5) of the urn grave system. [3] Urn grave system (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer wall (3, 5) has at least one section which extends in an arcuate manner or at an angle towards a central region (7), so that at least some of the chambers (25) are arranged around a standing tree (1) located in the central region (7). [4] Urn grave (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a pipe (27) is arranged in at least one of the chambers, through which a burial urn can be at least partially inserted into the ground (67) on which the urn grave (10) is erected. [5] Urn grave installation (10) according to one of the preceding claims, which is barrier-free accessible, wherein in particular an upper side (29) of the urn grave installation (10) is accessible from a wheelchair for placing grave decorations and / or grave maintenance. [6] Urn grave (10) according to one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the outer wall (3, 5) is circular or at least partially circular-arc-shaped, L-shaped, U-shaped or meander-shaped. [7] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a distance between the first segment wall (30) and the second segment wall (50) is constant along the first segment wall. [8] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the partition walls (21) between the upper and lower sides of the chambers (25) are not continuous. [9] Urn grave system (10) according to one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the outer wall is a first outer wall (3) and an opposite second outer wall (5) is provided, wherein the first outer wall (3) is at least partially formed by sections of the first segment walls (30) and / or wherein the second outer wall (5) is at least partially formed by sections of the second segment walls (50). [10] Urn grave system (10) according to claim 9, wherein the first outer wall (3) runs at least partially spaced from the first segment walls (30), so that between the first segment walls (30) and the first outer wall (3) a space (57) open at the top and enclosed all around with an earth connection is defined and / or wherein the second outer wall (5) runs at least partially spaced from the second segment walls (50), so that between the second segment walls (50) and the second outer wall (5) a space (57) open at the top and enclosed all around with an earth connection is defined. [11] Urn grave (10) according to claim 10, wherein the all-round enclosed space (57) is designed as a raised bed (31). [12] Urn grave (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a gravestone (11) is arranged on at least one of the openings (33). [13] Urn grave system (10) according to claim 12, wherein the grave slabs (11) cover an annular, in particular circular, or annular-arc-shaped, in particular circular-arc-shaped surface on the upper sides of the segments (9). [14] Urn grave (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the chambers (25) is filled with earth and is designed as a raised bed (31). [15] Urn grave (10) according to one of claims 3 to 14, wherein a ring-shaped or ring-arch-shaped seating surface (17) is arranged around the existing tree (1). [16] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a seating surface (17) is formed between the first and the second outer wall (3, 5). [17] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a segment (9) comprises a concrete or stone block (53) with continuous recesses (65) forming the openings (33), and a frame (51) on which the concrete or stone block (53) rests, wherein opposite walls of the concrete or stone block (53) and the frame (51) form the first and second segment walls (30, 50). [18] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second segment walls (30, 50) and / or the partition walls (21) comprise a plurality of vertically stacked wall sections made of different materials. [19] Urn grave system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first segment wall (30) and / or the second segment wall (50) have at least metal sections and / or wherein the partition walls (21) have at least metal sections. [20] Urn grave (10) according to one of claims 17 to 19, comprising a columbarium stele (59) with columbarium compartments (61) arranged on the concrete or stone block (63). [21] Urn burial facility (10) according to one of the preceding claims, which is a slope reinforcement.

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