Lāčupēs Cemetery in Riga

Lāčupēs Cemetery has a long history, with numerous name changes reflecting changes in political regimes. It was once known as the Lazarus Cemetery / Lazarus-Friedhof, and it was here that many of the deceased found their final resting place.

However, during the Soviet period, the cemetery was renamed and given the less formal name "Bear's Paws," referring to the nearby Latsche Bitte farm.

Discovered in the late 19th century, Lāčupēs Cemetery, located in Riga's Kleisti Forest, rapidly expanded after the closure of many city cemeteries. Between 1974 and 1999, as Riga's borders changed, new territories were annexed to the city, including this cemetery.

Address of the Lāčupēs Cemetery

The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 56.975186, 24.016989.

Address of the cemetery:

Balteļu Street, 41, Riga, LV-1067.

Lāčupēs Cemetery Contact Phone Number

For information, please call the funeral service

+371 2944 9849

Operating Hours of the Cemetery on Balteğlu 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 Balteğlu Street

You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 13, 21, 39, 56, 36, 37, 46.

Lāčupēs Cemetery Services

Currently, Lāčupēs Cemetery is a place where new burials are not possible due to its full capacity. Only reburials in existing graves of previously deceased relatives within the cemetery are permitted.

Plots for such burials are provided free of charge, but the removal and restoration of existing headstones is required, which is paid for by the customer.

Therefore, the price of services at the cemetery on Balteğlu Street is determined by the scope and complexity of the work required.

How to obtain a plot at the Balteļu Street Cemetery

This necropolis only allows burials in family graves. In-ground burials are permitted if at least twenty years have passed since the last funeral. There is no such time limit for burials in urns.

Obtaining a burial permit

This cemetery offers the opportunity for additional burials in existing burial plots. A burial permit is issued by the Balteļu Street Cemetery administration upon presentation of the required documents.

Funeral arrangements at Lāčupēs Cemetery in Riga

The qualified staff of the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE will help you arrange a family additional burial and conduct a traditional funeral at Lāčupēs Cemetery in Riga. Free consultations are available by phone +371 2944 9849. You can contact us anytime, day or night.