Cemetery in Munich
Lochhausen Cemetery
Lochhausen’s former municipal cemetery, part of Munich since 1942.
Opening hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| November–February | 8 am–5 pm |
| March | 8 am–6 pm |
| April–August | 8 am–8 pm |
| September–October | 8 am–7 pm. |
Address and entrances
The official plan marks access from Schussenrieder Straße. The viewing and ceremony building is near the front, and burial sections are numbered 1–15.
Getting here by public transport
Bus 159 to Eschenrieder Straße.
Parking at the cemetery
A more distant alternative is street parking on Vestastraße south of the railway. It is not directly beside the cemetery; the entrance on Schussenrieder Straße requires a further walk. Some spaces close to Schussenrieder Straße are restricted to customers or permit holders.
Cemetery map and finding your way
Finding a grave
For help locating a deceased person, contact the central graves administration at sfm-grabsuche.gsr@muenchen.de or +49 89 2319901. Give the name and, if known, dates and cemetery. Research can take from ten minutes to four weeks.
Cemetery administration and contact
Munich Municipal Cemeteries; administered by Obermenzing Cemetery and not permanently staffed on site.
Office hours
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Administration at Obermenzing Cemetery: Monday–Thursday | 8 am–noon and 1–3 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–noon. |
Grave types and allocation
Earth and urn graves.
Allocation of grave rights
In the event of a current death and residence of the deceased or eligible purchaser in the relevant burial district at the time of death.
Resting period
Normally 20 years.
Costs and cemetery fees
An earth grave from the second row costs €84 per year; an urn earth grave from the second row costs €59 per year. Grave-use fees are payable in advance for the full rest period; interment, ceremonies and other services are additional.
Funeral dates and ceremonies
Munich Municipal Cemeteries arrange the interment date with the commissioning party. Administration at Obermenzing Cemetery is responsible for this cemetery and can clarify where mourners should meet.
Funeral hall and chapel
The small building in the middle of the cemetery can accommodate viewings and funeral ceremonies for burials in Lochhausen.
Grave care and local services
The grave-right holder is responsible for establishing and maintaining a traditional earth or urn-earth grave and may commission a cemetery gardener.
Accessibility and facilities
Loan wheelchairs and a transport service for older visitors are available. Contact the responsible administration to arrange their use.
Location profile
History and distinctive features
Lochhausen’s former municipal cemetery became part of Munich in 1942. A small building at the centre of the compact grounds is used for viewings and funeral services. The cemetery provides earth and urn graves, with a standard resting period of 20 years. The grounds are not permanently staffed; administrative matters are handled centrally by Obermenzing Cemetery.
- Visiting and use
- Cemetery with active burials
- Area
- 1.35 hectares
- Graves
- 1,021
Area and grave figures: 2023 municipal cemetery directory data.