Martins Cemetery in Riga

The Martina Cemetery in Riga has the status of a closed necropolis. This means that no new burial plots are provided at this cemetery. Only additional burials in existing relatives' graves are permitted, and only with urns. In-ground burials are not performed at this necropolis.

The cemetery was founded on the left bank of the Daugava River in 1773 and was named in honor of the founder of Lutheranism. In 1852, construction began on the monumental Martina Church nearby, which later acquired the expanded cemetery. In 1786, the first chapel appeared here – it was erected in memory of timber merchant Mikels Grindels. In 1962, the necropolis was declared closed. Since 1998, it has been designated a national architectural monument of Latvia.

Address of Martina Cemetery

Coordinates of the cemetery on the map: 56.951472, 24.069351.

Address of the cemetery:

Hamana Street, 4, Riga, LV-1007.

Martiņa Cemetery Contact Phone Number

For information, please call the funeral service

+371 2944 9849

Hamana Street Cemetery Hours

Summer (April 1st to October 31st): 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Winter (November 1st to March 31st): 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.

Martiņa Cemetery Services

This closed necropolis does not offer new burial plots. Only reburials in existing family plots with urns are permitted within the local cemetery.

Reburials in family graves are carried out at no additional charge. However, plot preparation may include the removal and reinstallation of monuments and fences, for which a fee must be paid.

Therefore, the final cost of burial at the cemetery on Hamanja Street depends on the scope and complexity of the work required.

How to obtain a plot at the cemetery on Hamanja Street

This cemetery allows burials in family graves. There are no sanitary restrictions for urn burials, so the burial can be carried out at any time after the previous funeral.

Obtaining a Burial Permit

A special permit is required for burials, which is issued by the administration of the cemetery on Hamana Street upon submission of the necessary documents (death certificate, proof of family relationship with the deceased, application, and the applicant's personal documents).

Funeral Arrangements at Martina Cemetery in Riga

THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE assists in obtaining family burial rights and guarantees a dignified funeral. Free burial consultations are available by phone at +371 2944 9849. Our team is available 24 hours a day.