Burial and grave options
Choice graves and urn burials shape present use. Coffin row burials were discontinued in the early 1950s; ask the office about current allocations and existing burial rights.
Coffin row burials discontinued in the early 1950s should be distinguished from choice graves and urn provision still in use. On this hillside, the section’s elevation also matters for future visits.
Compare options consistently
For each option considered at Heidelberg Bergfriedhof, ask City of Heidelberg – Landscape and Forestry Office, Cemeteries Service the same set of questions: Is it currently available? What term applies? Can the right be renewed? How many burials are possible? Which monument and planting rules apply? Who carries out routine care, and what is included in the fee?
Relate the choice to the grounds
A grave type at Heidelberg Bergfriedhof may be associated with a particular section. Before deciding, obtain the section name and compare it with the 53 named places on the cemetery map. Then check which entrance is most practical for family visits and any future grave care.
Next enquiry
Send the preferred option and the questions still open to City of Heidelberg – Landscape and Forestry Office, Cemeteries Service. The contact details included for Heidelberg Bergfriedhof are +49 6221 5828050 · Friedhofsverwaltung@Heidelberg.de. Ask for the current rules and fees that apply to the intended burial.