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
The cemetery's coordinates on the map are: 56.982852, 24.145295.
Address of the cemetery:
Gaujas Street 12, Northern District, Riga, LV-1026.
Mikeli Cemetery Contact Phone Number
For information, please call the funeral service
+371 2944 9849
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.
Funeral services at Miķela Cemetery
How much does a funeral at Miķela 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
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What are the opening hours of Miķela 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 Miķela 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 Miķela 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 Miķela Cemetery?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
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