Søndermark Cemetery (

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: Søndermark Kirkegård) is a cemetery in the

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district of

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, located on

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, opposite

Solbjerg Park Cemetery Solbjerg Park Cemetery ( da, Solbjerg Parkkirkegård) Is a 19-hectare cemetery in Frederiksberg in the western outskirts of inner Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1865, it is one of three cemeteries in Frederiksberg Municipality Frederiksberg Ko ...

. It is the youngest of the three cemeteries in

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History

The cemetery was designed by the landscape architect

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Chapel and crematorium complex

A competition for a combined crematorium and chapel was held in 1926 and won by

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and

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. The complex, which in part differs from their winning proposal, was built from 1927 to 1930, and is one of the earliest examples of

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in Denmark. The facade front is decorated with a large relief designed by

Einar Utzon-Frank Aksel (Axel) Einar (Ejnar) Utzon-Frank (30 March 1888 – 15 July 1955) was a Danish sculptor and professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. During his lifetime, he produced many sculptures, some of which stand as public monuments. U ...

. The Birkelunden area was inaugurated in 1963.

Søndermark Cemetery today

To the north the cemetery is bound by a brick wall along Roskildevej. A gate opens into an avenue which leads to the chapel in the chapel-crematorium complex. Apart from the Birkelunden area, the layout is traditional and vegetation is kept low.

Interments

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Ebba Amfeldt Ebba Amfeldt (21 December 1906 – 1 June 1974) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 29 films between 1946 and 1973. Filmography * ''Mig og mafiaen'' (1973) * '' På'en igen, Amalie'' (1973) * ''Man sku være noget ved musikken'' (19 ...

(Birkelunden) *

Tove Bang Tove Bang (18 February 1904 – 26 March 1977) was a Danish actress. She appeared in more than 20 films between 1930 and 1975. Selected filmography * '' Jeg har elsket og levet'' (1940) * '' En mand af betydning'' (1941) * '' Hr. Petit'' (1 ...

(Birkelunden) *

Aage Bendixen Aage Bendixen (16 June 1887 – 30 December 1973) was a Danish actor. He is best known for his work in short comedy films of the 1920s and 1930s in the Cinema of Denmark. Career He began acting in film in 1919 at the age of 32 in Væddeløberen ...

(Birkelunden) *

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Benjamin Christensen Benjamin Christensen (28 September 1879 – 2 April 1959) was a Danish film director, screenwriter and an actor, both in film and on the stage. As a director, he is best known for the 1922 film ''Häxan'' (aka ''Witchcraft Through the Ages'' ...

(Birkelunden) *

John Christmas Møller Guido Leo John Christmas Møller, usually known as Christmas Møller (3 April 1894 in Copenhagen – 13 April 1948 in Copenhagen) was a Danish politician representing the Conservative People's Party. Life Møller was elected as a Conserva ...

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(Birkelunden) *

Lilian Ellis Lilian Ellis (25 May 1907 – 21 February 1951) was a Danish actress. She was born as Ellis Stampe Bendix. Selected filmography * ''Strauss Is Playing Today'' (1928) * '' Lieutenant of His Majesty'' (1929) * '' Wiener Herzen'' (1930) * '' 1000 Wo ...

(nedlagt) *

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(Birkelunden) * Erik Frederiksen (Birkelunden) *

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(Birkelunden) *

Bjarne Henning-Jensen Bjarne Henning-Jensen (6 October 1908 – 21 February 1995) was a Danish film director and screenwriter. He directed 21 films between 1941 and 1974. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark. He was married to Astrid Henning-Je ...

(Birkelunden) *

Inge Hvid-Møller Inge Hvid-Møller (1912–1970) was a Danish actress and stage director. She is remembered for performing roles in Jean Anouilh's plays, in particular the title role in ''Antigone'' in 1946. From the 1950s she directed plays including Chekhov's '' O ...

(Birkelunden) *

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(Birkelunden) * Otto Hænning *

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(Birkelunden) *

Ingeborg Irminger Ingeborg is a Germanic feminine given name, mostly used in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, derived from Old Norse ''Ingiborg, Ingibjǫrg'', combining the theonym ''Ing'' with the element ''borg'' "stronghold, protection". Ingebjørg is the No ...

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Ellen Jansø Ellen Jansø (2 July 1907 – 30 December 1981) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in twelve films between 1933 and 1951. She was born and died in Denmark. Selected filmography *''Ud i den kolde sne'' (1934) * ''Count Svensson'' (195 ...

* Kai Julian (Birkelunden) *

Preben Kaas Preben Kaas (30 March 1930–27 March 1981) was a Danish comedian, actor, script writer and film director. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1943 and 1980. He received the 1970 Bodil for best actor in a supporting role for his role ...

(Birkelunden) * Ole Kiilerich *

Gunnar Lauring Gunnar Lauring (31 October 1905 – 21 February 1968) was a Danish stage and film actor. He was the brother of the writer Palle Lauring (1909–1996). Filmography * ' – 1935 * '' Week-End'' – 1935 * ''Panserbasse'' – 1936 * '' Blaavand ...

(Birkelunden) *

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Otto Lington Otto Lington (5 August 1903 - 15 December 1992) was a Danish composer, bandleader and violinist. Lington was a pioneer of jazz and bandleader for Shirley Bassey, Josephine Baker, and Fats Waller among many others. Lington is the grandfather of ...

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(Birkelunden) *

Lis Løwert Lis Løwert (7 December 1919 – 26 November 2009) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 23 films between 1938 and 1971. She was best known for her parts in two TV series: Mrs. Clausen in '' Huset på Christianshavn'' and Violet Vinter ...

Johannes Marott Johannes Marott (14 June 1917 – 21 November 1985) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 19 films between 1949 and 1981. He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography * '' Kniven i hjertet'' (1981) * '' Alt p� ...

(Birkelunden) *

Ole Monty Ole Monty (22 October 1908 – 24 April 1977) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 65 films between 1937 and 1976. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography *'' Flådens blå matroser'' - 1937 *''Under byens ...

(Birkelunden) *

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* Svend-Erik Nørregaard *

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Franz Šedivý Franz Šedivý (2 December 1864 – 20 April 1945) was a Denmark, Danish illustrator most known for his detailed bird's-eye view prospects. He worked for many of the leading newspapers and magazines of his time. His work was also featured on post ...

Bodil Steen Bodil Jørri Jensen Steen (14 January 1923 – 10 January 1979) was a Danish stage and film actress. Filmography *'' I dag begynder livet'' - 1939 *'' Tror du jeg er født i går?'' - 1941 *''Når katten er ude'' - 1947 *'' Det hændte i ...

(Birkelunden) *

Karl Stegger Karl Stegger (11 January 1913, in Aarhus – 13 April 1980, in Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor, who appeared in 157 films which makes him the second-most used Danish film actor after Ove Sprogøe. He mostly appeared in comedy, but also had ...

(Birkelunden) *

Inger Stender Inger Stender (1912–1989) was a Danish actress of stage, film and television whose sophisticated elegance and classic beauty earned her the description of Denmark's version of Marlene Dietrich. Early life Inger Margueritha Stender was born 7 ...

(Birkelunden) *

Elga Olga Svendsen Elga Olga Svendsen (14 April 1906 – 26 July 1992) was a Danish film actress and singer. As ''Elga Olga'' she released one album and a dozen singles. She appeared in 15 films between 1934 and 1984. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and ...

(Birkelunden) *

Knud Vad Thomsen Knud Vad Thomsen (March 24, 1905 – February 2, 1971) was a Danish composer. Notable works * ''Aquavitten'' (1959, Hans Hartvig Seedorff Hans Hartvig Otto Seedorff Pedersen eller Hans Hartvig Seedorff (12 August 1892 in Aarhus – 19 Janua ...

(Birkelunden) * Valdemar Vester *

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(Birkelunden) *

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(Birkelunden) *

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(Birkelunden) *

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References

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History

Chapel and crematorium complex

Søndermark Cemetery today

Interments

See also

References