Bolderaja Cemetery in Riga is one of the most important and historic burial sites in the area, with a history dating back to the late 19th century. Its original establishment was associated with the local Lutheran Church, but over time, the cemetery has become a site for multinational and multicultural burials, reflecting the extensive development and historical changes in Riga.
The cemetery is divided into an old and a new section. The old section is located in the center of the area and is a historical site containing monuments and gravestones documenting the lives and deaths of residents over the course of a century. Some of the monuments feature unique art and illustrate the social and cultural history of the community, including memorials from the early 20th century.
Address of the Old Bolderaja Cemetery
The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 57.025841, 24.033842.
Address of the cemetery:
Maza Kleistu Street 16, Kurzeme District, Riga, LV-1016.
Inquiries:
For information, please call the funeral service.
+371 2944 9849
Operating hours of the cemetery on Maza Kleistu 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 opening hours:
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Sun - Mon: closed.
How to get to the cemetery on Maza Kleistu Street
You can reach the cemetery by bus: No. 36, 56.
Services of the Old Bolderaja Cemetery
This partially closed necropolis in Riga does not provide free allocation of new burial plots. Only reburials within previously allocated family plots are available.
Free placement of family sub-burials is possible, however, any objects in the plot are usually partially dismantled before burial and then restored. This requires a fee.
The cost of services therefore depends on the amount of work required and the complexity of the conditions for performing the required actions.
How to obtain a plot at the cemetery on Maza Kleistu Street
This area is designated exclusively for family burials. A second burial is permitted after at least twenty years have passed since the previous burial, and there is no established sanitary period for urn burials.
Obtaining a burial permit
A second burial in a family grave is only possible after official permission from the cemetery administration on Maza Kleistu Street. Submission of the original death certificate and documents confirming the relationship is required, as well as an application submitted directly on site, along with personal documents, for the second burial.
Funeral arrangements at the Old Bolderaja Cemetery in Riga
Experienced specialists at the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE will help organize a timely and dignified funeral. Professional consultations are available free of charge by phone +371 2944 9849. Our support team is available 24/7.
Funeral services at Old Bolderaja Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Old Bolderaja 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.
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What are the opening hours of Old Bolderaja 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 Old Bolderaja 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 Old Bolderaja 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 Old Bolderaja Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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