A memorial ossuary for the remains of the deceased of Islamic religion

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The common memorial ossuary was built in 2018 for the remains of the deceased of the Islamic religion who were buried in the general field of C.G.G. Drenova.

The above-ground part has the form of a square octagonal prism. The underground part is a chamber for remains of about 10 m³. In the memorial ossuary there are "male" and the "female" Muslim gravestones.

Segments of the circle bordering the ossuary are covered with scattered river pebbles. The surrounding area is arranged as a lawn without high vegetation, ornamental greenery and flowers.

There are nine irregularly arranged stones that symbolize the destiny of people whose remains will be permanently saved in the ossuary.

Investors and authors

Investor: Islamic Community in Croatia, Zagreb

Project: Forum d.o.o. Zagreb

Main designer: Mesud Bužimkić, dipl.ing.arh.

The central cross and the ossuary
The Christian cross is the symbol of suffering and at the same time the symbol of life.
The memorial for body donors
"The memorial for those who gave their body for the study and advancement of medical science, let this eternal light shine for them."
The accompanying facilities
Flower shop, showroom and info point.
A memorial ossuary for the remains of the deceased of Islamic religion
The common memorial ossuary was built in 2018 for the remains of the deceased of the Islamic religion who were buried in the general field of C.G.G. Drenova.
Spiral complex of niches and compartments
C.G.G. Drenova is special for the exploitation of two natural Karst "craters" (vrtača) located at the cemetery site. They were used for building spiral complexes of niches and compartments.
Memorial to the members of the Military Police
In the immediate proximity of the Civil War Veterans' Alley, there is a memorial to the members of 71st Battalion of Military Police.
Church of all Saints
The small chapel with the bell tower is the Church of all Saints, located on the highest point of the hill of Obrš, on which lies part of the central city cemetery.
Civil War Veterans' Alley
Civil War Veterans' Alley lies at the entrance of C.G.G. Drenova, on the right side of the greenery. You can get there by taking a corridor surrounded by evergreen hedge.
Central facility
The funeral ceremony? Goodbye or hello?
The Memorial field for ash scattering
To the Memorial field leads a pedestrian path that is connected to one of the main pedestrian paths of the cemetery Drenovo and a smaller side path leading to the children's general fields.