A lantern of the dead was set up at the entrance to the cemetery. This symbol, imported from Brittany, can be found in several plots of honour from the First World War. A resting altar was erected on the corner with the Kerkhofweg to give the priest the opportunity to let the sacrament rest during processions.
The white gravestones, which were laid out during the restoration work, were deliberately kept simple. They were placed right next to each other, so that they give the impression of covering a common grave. Each gravestone is decorated with a Belgian helmet and an oak leaf as a sign of courage and wisdom. The stones are identical for all the fallen, regardless of rank or position (even General Guffens was buried under a similar gravestone). This was intended to emphasise equality before death.
By using old medieval techniques and the choice of colours, the chiaroscuro effect was enhanced in the design of the stained glass windows. This remarkable play of light and dark symbolises the light that triumphs over death.