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The Bolderaja Cemetery in Riga is considered one of the most historically significant cemeteries in the district, with a rich, centuries-long history dating back to the late 19th century. Initially, the cemetery was closely associated with the local Lutheran community. Over time, it has evolved into a multinational burial site, reflecting the wide range of historical and cultural currents in Riga.
The new section, located closer to the city limits, is significantly more spacious and is still actively used for burials today. This area was expanded to provide space for new graves. Here, you can see modern headstones that reflect new design trends and the desire of families to preserve the memory of the departed.
Bolderāja Cemetery is not only a place of respect for the memory of the deceased, but also a significant historical and cultural symbol, demonstrating the diverse lives of people from different eras and nationalities who shaped Riga's unique society.
Cemetery coordinates on the map: 57.017860, 24.022981.
Maza Kleistu Street 16, Kurzeme District, Riga, LV-1016.
Information by phone at the funeral service
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Sun - Mon: closed.
You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 3, 36.
This Riga cemetery offers the possibility of allocating new plots free of charge, as it is open to the public. Second burials within the graves of deceased relatives are also possible.
Plots for family additional burials are provided free of charge; however, preparatory work for dismantling and subsequent installation of monuments is subject to payment.
The cemetery on Maza Kleistu Street also offers other paid services, the cost of which depends on the scope and complexity of the work required.
You can obtain a plot for a new burial upon your initial application. When reburial with a coffin in an existing grave, at least 20 years must have passed since the previous burial. No such sanitary period is established for urns containing ashes.
Regardless of the type of burial, an official permit is required, which is issued by the cemetery administration on Maza Kleistu Street upon submission of the necessary documents in accordance with local regulations.
THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE is ready to quickly and professionally assist with funeral arrangements at the Bolderājskoe Cemetery in Riga. Get a free consultation by calling 24/7 at +371 2944 9849.
