begraafplaats

What begraafplaats does

Begraafplaats Sint Vitus te Bussum is the historic Old Roman Catholic cemetery in Bussum, Netherlands, operated by the non-profit foundation Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum under ANBI charitable status. The foundation maintains the grounds, which contain approximately 1,391 graves including 8 documented WWII war graves, and serves genealogical researchers, families of the deceased, and historical researchers. Its primary products are a PHP/MySQL searchable burial-records database (last updated 12-10-2024), an interactive cemetery map with historical 1935 layout overlay, and educational resources on grave symbolism and rabbit-resistant grave planting. The foundation runs on an 18-person volunteer and board workforce (chair Drs A.H. Postmus, treasurer Mr. G.A.H.M. Steenbakkers, vice-chair L.H.C. Fokker, secretary Mr. R.A. Ritsma, board member T-W van Eijden, auditor W.P.J. Majoor, plus specialist volunteers including website maintainer Henk de Sain and genealogist Ria Hogenes), with reference partnerships to monument restoration firms Larensesteenhouwerij and Almere Natuursteen. The business model is community-funded via IBAN donations (NL23 RABO 0136 5804 91); no commercial pricing for plots, maintenance, or burial services is disclosed, and the cemetery generates no traditional commercial revenue.

Name

begraafplaats

Legal name

Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum

Website

https://orkbegraafplaatsbussum.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The non-profit Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum preserves and operates the historic Roman Catholic Sint Vitus Cemetery in Bussum, Netherlands, maintaining a searchable PHP/MySQL database of 1,391 graves, eight WWII war graves, and educational resources for genealogists, families, and historical researchers, funded entirely through ANBI-registered public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cemetery Preservation and Heritage Services

NAICS

Cemeteries and Crematories (81222), Historical Sites (71212)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Cemetery preservation services
• Genealogical research database
• Burial records search
• Historic cemetery heritage
• War graves documentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bussum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation operates on donations from the public. Donations can be made to IBAN: NL23 RABO 0136 5804 91 t.n.v. Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

The Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum preserves and digitally documents a historic Roman Catholic cemetery containing 1,391 graves, including 8 WWII war graves. It provides a searchable PHP/MySQL database for genealogical research, interactive cemetery maps with historical views, educational resources on grave symbols and planting advice, and facilitates monument restoration through partner stonemasons. The foundation operates as an ANBI-registered non-profit, supported entirely by donations and volunteer efforts.

Product overview

The Begraafplaats Sint Vitus te Bussum (St. Vitus Cemetery) operates a digital cemetery management platform consisting of a searchable burial database (Begraafplaats Zoekfunctie), interactive cemetery maps with historical views (Plattegrond), and informational services covering grave symbols and planting advice. The platform also documents 8 WWII war graves with biographical information. The foundation offers donation capabilities and partners with monument restoration companies. The website serves as the primary interface for the non-profit Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Begraafplaats Zoekfunctie (Cemetery Search Database) A searchable database allowing users to find burial records of all persons buried at the cemetery by name or grave section number. Data is sourced from cemetery ledgers, verified against grave markers and monuments, and covers approximately 1,391 graves. Aimed at genealogists, family researchers, and the general public.
• Begraafplaats Plattegrond (Cemetery Map) Interactive map and layout showing current and historical cemetery divisions, including section numbering and grave locations. Features aerial photography and a 1935 historical layout view. Aimed at visitors and family members locating graves.
• Grafsymbolen Informatie (Grave Symbol Information) Educational resource documenting symbols found on cemetery graves, including IHS, R.I.P., butterflies, Alpha Omega, crosses, anchors, and other Christian burial symbols with historical and religious explanations. Aimed at visitors and those interested in Christian burial traditions.
• Grafbeplanting Advies (Grave Planting Advice) Planting recommendations for gravesites that are rabbit-resistant, organized by sun/shade requirements, including perennials, shrubs, and ground covers with images. Aimed at families maintaining graves at the cemetery.
• Oorlogsgraven Informatie (War Graves Information) Information about 8 war graves from World War II on the cemetery, including detailed biographies of fallen soldiers and resistance members. Features historical photographs and stories, including the Annie Bochove-Smits memorial stone project.
• Donatie Faciliteit (Donation Facility) Donation system allowing supporters to contribute to the foundation via IBAN transfer to Stichting tot behoud van de Oude R.K. Begraafplaats te Bussum. Includes ANBI registration with Fiscaal-nummer 809674178 for tax-deductible giving.
• Grafmonument Restauratie (Grave Monument Restoration) Coordination of services for grave restoration, monument repair, text additions, and permit acquisition for monument placement through partner companies Larens Steenhouwerij (Laren) and Almere Natuursteen (Almere). Aimed at families maintaining or restoring graves.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1391 documented graves with searchable records
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Larensesteenhouwerij (Laren Stone Masonry)minorOthersProvides grave restoration, text additions, and monument services. Located at Zijtak 4a, 1251 RS Laren. Also handles permits for monument placement.
• Almere Natuursteen (Almere Natural Stone)minorOthersNatural stone provider for grave monuments, located at Dukdalfweg 33, 1332 BJ Almere. Website: grafmonumenten-nederland.nl
• Ria Hogenes (Amstelveen)coreOthersGenealogist who contributed extensive research to validate and complete names and dates in the cemetery records. Critical volunteer contributor.
• Eddie Bindt (Bussum)coreOthersAssisted with the initial digitization of cemetery books - the first step in creating the digital database.
• Jaap van HasselcoreOthersPhotographed graves in Sections P and Q for the website database.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• FamilySearch: Free global genealogy service operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with extensive Dutch record collections. Comparable as a free large-scale genealogy platform serving overlapping researcher personas.
• Ancestry.com: Global subscription genealogy platform with billions of records including cemetery and burial data. Comparable as a comprehensive genealogy service with a much broader commercial scale and international footprint.
• MyHeritage: Global genealogy platform with strong European record coverage including Dutch archives and cemetery data. Comparable as a broader subscription genealogy service competing for the same Dutch family-history audience.

Direct peers

• Find A Grave: Online cemetery records database with global coverage of grave locations, memorials, and photographs. Comparable as a digital platform for accessing and contributing cemetery burial information, mirroring the ORK Bussum cemetery search functionality at much larger scale.
• OpenArch: Dutch genealogy aggregator providing access to historical records from multiple archives, civil registries, and church books. Comparable as a Dutch-language platform for genealogical research with similar target users (genealogists, family historians).
• CBG Centrum voor familiegeschiedenis: Dutch national center for family history that operates WieWasWie and provides genealogy research resources, education, and archives. Comparable as a Dutch heritage and genealogy research organization with a similar public-benefit mission.
• WieWasWie: Dutch genealogy database operated by CBG Centrum voor familiegeschiedenis covering civil records, church records, and cemetery documentation. Comparable as a Dutch genealogy data platform serving the same research community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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