Miķela Cemetery in Riga

The Garrison Cemetery was established in the 1880s, starting from the Markus Cemetery, and over time it merged with the St. Michael's Cemetery.

The Muslim Cemetery, established in 1890, is still used for Muslim burials in accordance with religious rites. Instead of a cross, the tombstones feature the Islamic symbol – the crescent moon. This cemetery also eventually became part of the St. Michael's Cemetery.

Address of the Mikela Cemetery

Operating Hours of the Cemetery on Gaujas 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 Gaujas Street

You can get to the cemetery by bus #9 or tram #11.

Miķeļa Cemetery Services

There are no more spaces left for new burials within the historic cemetery in Riga; the cemetery is partially closed. It only accepts second burials in graves where deceased relatives are already buried.

Plots for such burials are provided free of charge, but a fee is required for the removal and restoration of existing headstones before and after the burial.

How to obtain a plot at the Gaujas Street Cemetery

At the Mikela Cemetery in Riga, only reburials with a coffin and urn are permitted within plots where relatives were previously buried. A second burial with a coffin can be performed at least 20 years after the previous burial, and with an urn at any time, regardless of sanitary deadlines.

Obtaining a burial permit

This necropolis does not allow for the creation of new burials; only second burials with a coffin or the burial of ashes in an urn in existing relatives' graves are practiced here. Obtaining the appropriate permission for burial in a family grave requires contacting the administration of the Gaujas Street Cemetery and providing documents confirming the relationship.

Funeral arrangements at the Mikela Cemetery in Riga

The CITY FUNERAL SERVICE team guarantees a dignified funeral for your loved one. We ensure the proper organization of the funeral and burial, in accordance with all laws and requirements. A free, detailed consultation on funeral matters is available by phone +371 2944 9849. Our specialists are available 24/7, seven days a week, 7 days a week, including breaks.

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