Neuer Umgang mit dem Tod: Luftballone und kreative Urnen zum Abschied

Der Tod gehört zum Leben. Das war schon immer so und wird vermutlich auch immer so bleiben. Wie mit diesem unveränderlichen Teil des Lebens umgegangen wird, ändert sich fortlaufend. Das hat Auswirkungen auf Bestatter und Friedhöfe.

von Nils Ganzmann

Bei der Gestaltung von Urnen sind kaum Grenzen gesetzt.

Bild: Gabi Schönberger

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