Welcome to the website of Paardencrematorium Westerhout.
Saying goodbye to your horse is an emotional and overwhelming experience. On this website you can find information about the unique and professional service we can offer you. We would also like to inform you about the way in which Paardencrematorium Westerhout came into existence. If you would like to see our beautiful estate and would like get an idea of the peaceful atmosphere, you can enjoy a virtual tour now.
Paardencrematorium Westerhout was officially opened on 4 October 2008. Martien van den Heuvel, chairman of the KNHS (the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation), and Paul van Eerden, founder and proprietor of Paardencrematorium Westerhout, were the first to drive through the gates of the crematorium. After this ceremony Martien van den Heuvel officially opened the estate. In his opening speech, he stated that Paardencrematorium Westerhout is a real asset to the equine lovers in the Netherlands; an ultimate form of service, which was awaited for a long time by many horse owners.
During the opening, people could admire a sand sculpture of two horses in the euthanasia room. The British sculptor Andrew Baynes created two impressively realistic horses out of eight cubic meters of sand, which left an imprint in the memory of many guests.
Art will have its own place in Paardencrematorium Westerhout: several expositions of horse related artwork will be held here. Interested people who pay a visit to the art gallery will also be able to take a look at the crematorium.