The total area of the cemetery is 55.27 hectares. It is managed by the Riga City Municipality.
The civilian cemetery includes a military section where 181 servicemen were buried in 1944: 165 known and 16 unknown. An obelisk stands over the graves with the inscription: "ETERNAL GLORY TO THE HEROES OF THE SOVIET ARMY WHO FELL IN BATTLE IN THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR DURING THE LIBERATION OF SOVIET LATVIA. 1941-1944." Six memorial plaques with names have also been installed.
Address of the Plavnieki Cemetery
The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 56.934142, 24.228659.
Address of the cemetery:
Lubānas Street 94, Riga, LV-1073.
Plavnieku Cemetery Contact Phone Number
For information, please call the funeral service
+371 2944 9849
Opening Hours of the Cemetery on Lubānas 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 opening hours are determined by the cemetery administration.
Cemetery Administration Hours:
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Sun - Mon: Closed.
How to get to the cemetery on Lubānas Street
You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 20, 48, 52.
Plavnieki Cemetery Services
The cemetery no longer offers open burial plots, but it is possible to arrange a second burial in a family plot.
Second burial plots in family graves are provided free of charge, however, the associated work of dismantling and restoring the grave structures on site is an additional fee.
In addition, the cemetery on Lubānas Street offers a range of paid services, the cost of which varies depending on the scope and complexity of the work performed.
How to obtain a plot at the Lubānas Street Cemetery
A reburial in an existing grave requires a twenty-year sanitary period, but urn burials do not require this period.
Obtaining a burial permit
To obtain a burial permit, you must provide the Lubānas Street Cemetery administration with a death certificate, documents confirming relationship, an application from the person responsible for organizing the funeral, and their personal documents. All document and procedural requirements are regulated by the relevant government decree.
Funeral arrangements at Pļavnieki Cemetery in Riga
THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE provides assistance in organizing funeral ceremonies. Our specialists meticulously prepare and conduct ceremonies. For more information and a free consultation, please call +371 2944 9849. Our staff is available 24/7, 7 days a week, 7 days a week.
Funeral services at Plavnieku Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Plavnieku 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 Plavnieku 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 Plavnieku 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 Plavnieku 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 Plavnieku Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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