Barcelona fan for life - and beyond: Fans can pay to spread ashes at Camp Nou

Barcelona are giving their fans the possibility to be part of the club once they pass away by offering from 2027 a columbarium and commemorative plaques at their stadium.

As part of the upgrade to Camp Nou, Barça will have a 1,500m² Memorial space consisting of commemorative plaques and 26,000 niches, where fans' ashes can be deposited.

Both the columbarium and commemorative plaques come with concessions lasting for 10, 25 or 50-year periods. Both options are available to Barça fans worldwide as there is no need to be a club member.

"Two ways of paying tribute and showing remembrance will be available through placing a loved one's ashes in a columbarium or writing a name and message on a commemorative plaque in the Stadium. Both options are available to FC Barcelona fans worldwide, there is no need to be a member," a club statement said.

A peaceful resting place at the Camp Nou will cost from €2,490 ($2,762) for a 10-year concession while the 50-year concession will set you back €5,990 ($6,644). In addition, there is a maintenance fee of €70 per year. A standard 10-year plaque is €490 while a 50-year premium one is €1,040.

Designed by architect Quique Montoya, the Memorial space will combine "fine materials, warm lighting and a contemporary style, with large murals dedicated to notable moments in Barça's history, plus visual, audiovisual and sound elements."

The work, which is being carried out in two phases, will be completed in mid-2028.

"Many fans, members and those with a past at the Club have shown interest in the FC Barcelona Memorial since the launch of the project," the club added. "These include several former players and relatives of historic figures at Barça who have shown their desire to form part of the initiative."

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