Cemeteries and burial plots in Sodankylä (approx. 8,000 residents). Information about cemeteries, memorial groves and practices in the Lappi region.
Muistovalkea · Updated 2026-03-01
Parish and municipal cemeteries in the Lappi region and their characteristics.
Applying for a burial plot, maintenance period and practices in Sodankylä.
Coffin burial, urn burial and memorial grove – options and requirements.
Burial plot fees, maintenance agreements and cemetery rules in the Lappi region.
Cemeteries in Sodankylä 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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