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A spot near Rembrandt for 10,000 euros
Anyone who has 10,000 euros and wants to be buried near the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn will soon be able to reserve a spot for their urn in the new crypt of the Westerkerk church in Amsterdam.
TL;DR
- Westerkerk church in Amsterdam is selling crypt spots for 10,000 euros.
- The spots are for urns and allow resting near Rembrandt van Rijn for 10 years.
- Funds will finance the construction of the new crypt and the renovation of the church floor.
- Floor renovation is needed due to soil settling and is estimated to cost four million euros.
- Initially, 150 spots will be offered at this price, with cheaper options planned later.