Mayor Christiane Hinninger says: “This successful restoration demonstrates the important contribution that private initiative can make to the preservation of our cultural heritage. Historic gravesites are places of remembrance and bear witness to the city’s history as well as to the culture of craftsmanship and cemeteries. My thanks go to Dr. Werner Behrendt, the Bernhard von Wiesen Foundation, and the Hessian State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments.”

The sarcophagus and the cast-iron grave border were restored and repaired. Historic components were professionally refurbished so that the original design of the tomb is once again recognizable.

The Jung family grave is one of the outstanding examples of sepulchral art—that is, art dealing with death, burial, and graves—at Wiesbaden’s Nordfriedhof. The Neo-Renaissance-style tomb is made of red Main sandstone and stands on a simple pedestal within a fenced-in burial plot. Its rich relief decoration lends the monument its special artistic significance.

The monument was erected in the first few years after the Nordfriedhof opened and is considered the first tomb dedicated to a sculptor at the cemetery. The restoration therefore preserves not only a single tomb but also an important testament to Wiesbaden’s art and cemetery history.

The restoration cost a total of approximately 30,000 euros. The Bernhard von Wiesen Foundation covered 25,000 euros, while the Hessian State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments contributed 3,000 euros. The remaining costs were borne by the city of Wiesbaden. The foundation is administered in trust by the German Foundation for Monument Protection.

The Bernhard von Wiesen Foundation is committed to preserving historic gravesites in Wiesbaden’s cemeteries, particularly at the Nordfriedhof and the cemetery in Biebrich. A key focus is on tombs created by renowned Wiesbaden sculptors and stonemasons. In addition to works by Carl Jung, these include pieces by Carl Wilhelm Bierbrauer, Franz Grünthaler, Carl Keil, Jacob Meuldermans, Carl and Fritz Roth, and Hermann Schies.

The restored grave site is located directly on the main path leading to the funeral hall and is clearly visible to visitors to the Nordfriedhof.

Those interested can find more information about Wiesbaden’s cemeteries, types of graves, burial options, and services at www.wiesbaden.de/freizeit/natur-erleben/friedhoefe/ (opens in a new tab).