The combined area of the cemeteries is 5.5 hectares. Three different sections of the Orthodox cemetery contain the mass graves of approximately 3,000 Soviet soldiers who died during World War II. The Orthodox cemetery's bell tower, built in the 18th century, is an architectural landmark of national significance.
The burial sites of such famous figures as the artist Jēkabs Kazaks, the poet Jānis Esenbergis, and the journalist and writer Mārtiņš Lapas are located within the Torņakalns Cemetery. The cemetery is adorned with a variety of monuments and memorials, including:
- The Blok family's tombstone, erected in 1826 from limestone.
- The monument to J. Puritis, erected in 1780 from sandstone.
- The monument to J. Esenbergis, erected in 1890 from granite and bronze.
The cemetery also features decorative metal fences from the 19th and 20th centuries, granite crosses, and obelisks.
The cemetery was closed in 1951 with the intention of converting its grounds into a memorial park, which has not officially opened to this day.
Address of Tornakalna and Tornakalna Orthodox Cemeteries
Cemetery coordinates on the map: 56.928292, 24.089070.
Cemetery address:
Tornakalna Street 1, Riga.
Inquiries:
For information, please call the funeral service.
+371 2944 9849
Operating hours of the cemetery on Tornakalna 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 cemeteries on Tornakalna Street
You can get to the cemetery by bus #44, 46, trolleybus #8, or tram #10.
Services of the Tornakalna and Tornakalna Orthodox Cemeteries
These necropolises do not have free space for the allocation of new plots; they are closed. Only reburials with urns are permitted within the cemetery grounds within plots containing existing graves of deceased relatives.
Plots for reburials in such plots are provided free of charge. However, when preparing a family burial, it may be necessary to dismantle, at least partially, existing grave structures. They are then reinstalled after the burial. The work required for this is paid for.
The cost of the service is determined according to the amount of labor involved and the complexity of the conditions.
How to obtain a plot at the cemeteries on Torňakalna Street
Family burials with urns are permitted at these cemeteries. There are no sanitary deadlines for urn burials, so the burial can be carried out at any time after the previous funeral.
Obtaining a burial permit
Family burials with urns are permitted at the cemeteries. To do this, you must provide the administration of the Torňakalna Street cemeteries with documents proving the degree of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.) and a death certificate. The administration will then issue a burial permit, which allows the funeral to take place.
Funeral arrangements at Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox cemeteries in Riga
THE CITY FUNERAL SERVICE can arrange a reburial within the plot containing the deceased relative's grave and organize a dignified burial at Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox cemeteries. Funeral service professionals are available for a free consultation by phone +371 2944 9849. Our helpline is open 24/7.
Funeral services at Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries
How much does a funeral at Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries 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 Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries?
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 Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries?
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 Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries 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 Tornakalns and Tornakalns Orthodox Cemeteries?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the full arrangement: documents, hearse, grave preparation, the farewell ceremony and the monument.
Riga Cemeteries on the Map
