The architectural goal of the redevelopment of the New Cemetery of Glyfada is to create a space where the natural environment remains prevalent, while the final impression and appearance do not resemble the usual image of Greek cemeteries, where marble and hard surfaces dominate.
The project started in late 2014 when a special law granted an area of 42 acres for the construction of a new cemetery within the premises of the Hellenic Air Force installations in Ano Glyfada, where the Telecommunications and Electronic Media Factory (ETEM) has been housed for decades. The burial areas in most of the cemetery do not consist of visible grave formations but are covered within larger units that follow the slope of the terrain while maintaining the character of natural landscaping. In total, more than 1,000 trees were planted, while the Municipality of Glyfada concurrently constructed a new perimeter road with lighting and fencing, as well as the necessary hydraulic works for the drainage of rainwater from the cemetery.
