2nd Lesnoye Cemetery in Riga

The Forest Cemetery in Riga consists of two parts: the 1st Forest Cemetery (Aizsaules Street 2) and the 2nd Forest Cemetery (Gaujas Street 12), covering a total area of approximately 85.5 hectares. In 1975, the cemetery was partially closed to new burials.

The idea for this cemetery arose in 1910, and based on this decision, an area of 85.5 hectares was allocated. The land was divided among seven Riga parishes, including the Latvian and German churches of St. Gertrude, St. John, Jesus, St. James, the Reformed Church, St. Peter's Church, and the Dome Church. The cemetery was officially consecrated on July 19, 1913.

The Forest Cemetery design was developed by landscape architect Georg Kufaldt, who was inspired by German cemeteries of the time. The cemetery is designed as a landscaped park with a central avenue and numerous winding paths for burials, low fences, and modest monuments. From the beginning, it was established that any landscaping and monument installation must be approved by the city parks department.

Address of the 2nd Forest Cemetery

The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 56.988870, 24.149688.

Cemetery Address:

Gaujas Street 12, Northern District, Riga, LV-1026.

Contact Number for the 2nd Forest Cemetery

Inquiry Information by Phone at the Funeral Service

+371 2944 9849

Operating Hours of the Cemetery on Gaujas Street

Summer (April 1 to October 31): 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM;
Winter (November 1 to March 31): 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM;
On Memorial Day and other commemoration days, the opening hours are determined by the cemetery administration.

Administration Hours Cemeteries:

Tue. - Sat.: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM;

Sun. - Mon.: Closed.

How to get to the cemetery on Gaujas Street

You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 9, 48; tram No. 11.

Services of the 2nd Forest Cemetery

This Riga necropolis is open, but does not offer spaces for new burials. This cemetery only permits reburials within the graves of previously buried relatives.

Family burial plots are provided free of charge, but removal and subsequent reinstallation of existing headstones may be required, which is charged separately.

The cemetery also offers other paid services, the prices of which depend on the scope and complexity of the work.

How to obtain a plot at the Gaujas Street Cemetery

The Riga cemetery permits traditional and urn reburials within the boundaries of family graves. Coffin burials require that at least 20 years have passed since the last funeral. Urn burial can be carried out at any time.

Paid family burials can be arranged by agreement with the cemetery administration.

Obtaining a burial permit

To conduct a family burial in a grave, you must obtain permission from the administration of the cemetery on Gaujas Street. This will require a death certificate, proof of relationship with the deceased, and a completed application with identification documents of the funeral organizer.

Funeral arrangements at 2nd Lesnoe Cemetery in Riga

THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE will provide all necessary support for the farewell ceremony. Our experienced and attentive staff will help organize everything to a high standard. For detailed information, please call +371 2944 9849. Our specialists are available 24/7.