FC Barcelona is introducing a new initiative, Memorial FC Barcelona, allowing fans to have their ashes laid to rest at Camp Nou. This project involves a dedicated room within the stadium designed to store the remains of 26,000 people.
The cost for this service begins at £2,000 for a 10-year period. Fans can opt for a 50-year placement for £5,000, or secure a permanent fixture with a personal plaque for £8,700. The club has stated that 1,000 fans have already reserved a place.
According to Maria Elena Fort, Barcelona’s institutional vice-president, the initiative addresses a long-held desire among fans to remain close to the club. Promotional materials from Barcelona indicate that the memorial aims to acknowledge the bond between fans and the club, preserving personal and family memories as part of its history.
This venture is a collaboration between the club and Mes Que Un Memorial, with architect Quique Montoya designing the columbarium. The club is undertaking this as the modernisation costs for Camp Nou have reportedly more than doubled to over £1.5bn.