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.
Funeral services at Lāčupēs Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Lāčupēs 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 Lāčupēs 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 Lāčupēs 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 Lāčupēs 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 Lāčupēs Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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