It is used for burials of people without relatives, as well as those who died in orphanages and social centers in the city.
Jaunciema Cemetery is located partly in Riga and partly in the Garkalne region. However, the necropolis is maintained by the city of Riga. The cemetery is open for new burials.
Address of Jaunciema Cemetery
The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 57.046161, 24.199094.
Cemetery address:
Jaunciema Street 8, Škerslinija Street 10, Riga, LV-1023.
Jaunciema Cemetery Contact Phone Number
For information on the funeral service phone number
+371 2944 9849
Operating Hours of the Cemetery on Jaunciema 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 cemetery administration determines the opening hours.
Cemetery Administration Hours
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Sun - Mon: Closed.
How to get to the cemetery on Jaunciema Street
You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 11, 19, 29.
Jaunciema Cemetery Services
Today, this cemetery offers a variety of funeral services. The administration maintains price transparency, making offers available for review in advance and providing the opportunity to tailor individual arrangements based on preferences and budgets. Effective communication with the administration through official resources allows for prompt funeral arrangements.
All associated formalities are regulated by an agreement, which determines the scope and types of services.
This cemetery is open and provides space for new burials free of charge. Repeated burials in a coffin in the graves of loved ones are possible, provided the required sanitary regulations are observed. The demolition of existing gravestones, if necessary, followed by their restoration and installation, is charged according to the Jaunciema Cemetery tariffs.
The cemetery offers paid services, the prices of which depend on the complexity and scope of the work required. Prices can be found by calling the funeral service +371 2944 9849.
How to obtain a plot at the Jaunciema Street Cemetery
To obtain a plot for a new burial at the Jaunciema Cemetery, you must submit an application to the relevant local government or cemetery administration.
Current regulations regarding family burials in coffins require that at least 20 years have passed since the previous funeral. There are no sanitary restrictions for urns.
Obtaining a burial permit
According to the current regulation, permission from the Jaunciema Street Cemetery administration is required for burial with a casket or urn. The following documents must be provided: a death certificate and application, as well as the funeral organizer's identification; and documents confirming kinship if reburial is in an existing grave.
Organizing a Funeral at Jaunciema Cemetery in Riga
THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE will assist with the arrangements for burial at Jaunciema Cemetery. Free consultations are available 24/7 by calling +371 2944 9849.
Funeral services at Jaunciema Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Jaunciema Cemetery cost
All essential services for cremation
Optimal set of goods and services for cremation
Extended cremation set with farewell in the hall
All essential services for burial
Optimal set of goods and services for burial
Extended burial set with farewell in the hall
Funeral plans may be subject to adjustment.
Changing the funeral plan will allow for a more personalized and meaningful farewell ceremony that reflects the uniqueness and importance of the deceased to their loved ones and community.
Client reviews
We contacted the Riga City Funeral Service—the staff was attentive and promptly processed all the necessary paperwork. The ceremony was organized with respect and appropriate level—without unnecessary formality, but with a dignified approach. Next time, I might clarify the details online, but overall, we were satisfied.
Excellent service during a difficult time: professional, personable, and calm. The staff helped with all the paperwork and offered advice on how to best organize the funeral. I recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and discreet service.
What are the opening hours of Jaunciema Cemetery?
In summer (1 April–31 October) 7:00–21:00, in winter (1 November–31 March) 8:00–18:00. The cemetery administration works Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00–16:00.
Can I get a new burial plot at Jaunciema Cemetery?
Most Riga cemeteries are closed to new burials — burial in family graves is allowed: a coffin no earlier than 20 years after the previous burial, with no time limit for an urn. The Riga City Funeral Service will clarify the exact conditions by phone +371 2944 9849.
How much does a funeral at Jaunciema Cemetery cost?
The cost depends on the scope of services. The Riga City Funeral Service arranges funerals within the VSAA allowance — get an individual quote by phone +371 2944 9849.
Who can arrange a funeral at Jaunciema Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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