Südfriedhof

Address and map position

Südfriedhof forms part of the municipal portfolio operated by Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf – Garten-, Friedhofs- und Forstamt, Abteilung Friedhöfe 68/4. The documented address is Am Südfriedhof 14e und 14k, 40221 Düsseldorf. It identifies the cemetery for navigation, correspondence and a grave care enquiry. The interactive map marker sits within the mapped cemetery grounds. It supports orientation and must not be interpreted as a particular entrance, parking area or administration building.

Preparing a practical visit

Published visiting periods for Südfriedhof are: Year-round access: continuous; exceptions announced on site may apply. An appointment with the administration and access to the cemetery grounds are separate matters. Routes 709 and 723 serve the Südfriedhof stop.

Site profile and orientation

More than 100 years ago, on 2 April 1904, the first burial took place at Südfriedhof. After the long-closed Golzheimer Friedhof, Stoffeln Cemetery and Nordfriedhof, it is the fourth-oldest cemetery in the state capital. Covering around 47 hectares, it is also the city’s second-largest cemetery. Located on Südring, Südfriedhof offers a dignified setting for burials through its architectural, landscape and horticultural design, and it contributes to the city’s character. Its published site facts are: Operator: Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf – Garten-, Friedhofs- und Forstamt, Abteilung Friedhöfe 68/4. A site-specific cemetery plan is available. Allow enough time between the chosen approach and the intended grave when planning a fixed appointment.

Making a precise grave care enquiry

An enquiry for Südfriedhof should include the full cemetery name, exact grave reference and requested work. A realistic time frame, any important occasion and a reliable contact method help with follow-up. A recent photograph, when already available, may explain the current condition but does not replace a section, row or grave number. This portal brings together independently researched visitor information and links to GraveStay for the enquiry itself. It is neither an official authority website nor the cemetery administration for Südfriedhof.