This cemetery contains a military sector where, in 1944, participants of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 were buried. The sector covers an area of 540 square meters. On the northeastern side of the graves is an obelisk with the inscription: "MŪŽĪGA SLAVA VAROŅIEM KAS KRITUŠI KAUJĀS PAR MŪSU PADOMJU DZIMTENI. 1941–1945. ETERNAL GLORY TO THE HEROES WHO FELL IN BATTLES FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND." 1941–1945." There are 172 memorial plaques with names on the graves. In 2012, the site was restored using funds from the Russian Federation.
Address of Pleskodales Cemetery
Cemetery coordinates on the map: 56.932664, 24.035288.
Address of the cemetery:
Ventas Street, 3, Riga.
Contact phone number for Pleskodales Cemetery
Information by phone at the funeral service
+371 2944 9849
Operating hours of the cemetery on Ventas 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 opening hours:
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Sun - Mon: closed.
How to get to the cemetery on Ventas Street
You can get to the cemetery by bus: No. 8, 22, 44, 53.
Pleskodales Cemetery Services
This closed Riga necropolis does not have the space to provide free new burial plots. Secondary burials are permitted here in plots containing the graves of deceased relatives who were previously buried.
Plots for such additional burials are free, but at least some of the existing gravestones are usually dismantled. They are later reinstalled. A fee is charged for the work involved.
In addition, the cemetery on Ventas Street offers a number of paid services. The cost of these services corresponds to the scope and complexity of the work required.
How to obtain a plot at the Ventas Street Cemetery
Family burials are permitted at the necropolis. If this is a reburial with a coffin, twenty years or more must have passed since the previous funeral. No such sanitary time limits are established for urn burials.
Obtaining a burial permit
To conduct a family burial in a family grave, you must obtain a burial permit. This can be done at the Ventas Street Cemetery administration during business hours. To receive this service, you will need a death certificate, documents confirming the relationship and identity of the applicant, and an application.
Assistance in organizing a funeral at Pleskodales Cemetery in Riga
The specialists of the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE will help you prepare and conduct a dignified funeral at Pleskodales Cemetery in Riga. A detailed, free consultation is available 24/7 by phone +371 2944 9849.
Funeral services at Pleskodales Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Pleskodales 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.
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What are the opening hours of Pleskodales 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 Pleskodales 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 Pleskodales 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 Pleskodales Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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