The National Remembrance Ceremony commemorates Dutch civilians and military personnel who died during wars and peacekeeping operations since World War II in the Netherlands and anywhere in the world. Before gathering at the memorial for the start of the ceremony, there will be an opportunity to place a (provided) tulip on one of the graves.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Karel van Oosterom will first lay a wreath on behalf of the Dutch Government. Other wreaths will follow on behalf of the Netherlands Armed Forces, “Engelandvaarders”, “Vereniging Neerlandia” , Dutch Church, Commonwealth Wargraves Commission.  The German Deputy Head of Mission will lay a wreath on behalf of the government of Germany.

Programme (British Summer Time)

19:00 - Reception with coffee/tea, opportunity to place a tulip on a grave.

19:45 - Final call to walk towards the Netherlands Field of Honour

19:50 - Start ceremony

20:00 - Two minutes silence

+/-20:20 - End of ceremony

The Embassy will be take photos during the ceremony, and images of children will be anonymized.Please notify us, if you do not wish to be photographed.

Location

Mill Hill Cemetery, 89 Milespit Hill, Londen NW7 2RR

By car from London

Take A1 towards the North until Mill Hill Circus roundabout. Take roundabout fully, return on A1 towards London for 50 metres. Turn left before Esso Station (Daws Lane B1416). Turn right at next T-junction, follow Wise Lane. Cemetery at the end, free parking.

By public transport

Mill Hill East Underground Station on Northern Line. 20-minute walk to the cemetery.

More information about National Remembrance Ceremonies is available (in Dutch) on the website:  Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei