Vestre gravlund - operational building is part of Vestre gravlund, which is one of Oslo's largest cemeteries. The building serves as an operating office for the administration of the cemetery and associated services. Here, tasks relating to the operation, maintenance and planning of the cemetery, which is an important place of remembrance and respect for the deceased, are handled.
Gravlunden was established in 1900 and since then has been a central burial site in Oslo. Western Cemetery contains a number of graves, memorials and chapels, and the operating building plays an important role in ensuring that these areas are managed in an appropriate manner. The building is part of the public administration and contributes to maintaining the cemetery's function as a peaceful resting place for the residents.