Cemeteries and burial plots in Jyväskylä (approx. 148,000 residents). Information about cemeteries, memorial groves and practices in the Keski-Suomi region.
Muistovalkea · Updated 2026-03-01
Parish and municipal cemeteries in the Keski-Suomi region and their characteristics.
Applying for a burial plot, maintenance period and practices in Jyväskylä.
Coffin burial, urn burial and memorial grove – options and requirements.
Burial plot fees, maintenance agreements and cemetery rules in the Keski-Suomi region.
Cemeteries in Jyväskylä are mainly maintained by the parish. More details can be found on the parish website and from local funeral homes.
Yes, you can choose a plot from any public cemetery. Parish members usually receive a lower price from their own parish cemetery.
A burial plot costs €100–2,000 depending on location and burial type. Urn plots are typically more affordable.
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