Opened in 1843 Friedhof Lößnig in Leipzig is a peaceful place. It’s a small cemetery. It’s smaller than a hectare. For three decades no one was buried there. Then in February 2019 it reopened. It’s now open for natural burials. People can be buried under trees or in meadows.
The mortuary resembles a small chapel. It was built around 1880. It’s currently being renovated. The grounds have changed. They’ve become a park-like setting. The grass is only cut twice a year. The path network is less structured. This was a deliberate decision. The aim was to preserve the special atmosphere.
Mostly communal graves and urn burials are used now. People can choose the spot for their urn. They can even reserve a space for another urn. Burials under a tree or in a meadow in sections IV-VIII cost 1600 euros. In sections I and II earth burials are possible. The later burial of a partner’s urn in the same place is also an option. That costs 1950 euros. It’s possible to extend the name listing on the communal grave marker beyond 20 years. Earth burials with individual grave marker design are possible in section III. That costs 1400 euros without a gravestone.
The cemetery is managed by the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Leipzig-Connewitz-Lößnig. It’s located in the Lößnig district of Leipzig. This is south of the city center. It’s a bit outside the main city area. However it’s accessible by public transport. Trams 10 11 16 and 39 stop nearby. So do buses 79 and N9 at the Raschwitzer Straße stop.
The main entrance is on the east side. Opening times are 7 am to 8 pm in summer and 8 am to 6 pm in winter. The office is open on Mondays from 8 am to 12 pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm. In May to October Tuesday opening hours are extended to 5 pm. The contact person is Susanne Skoruppa. You can reach her by phone or email.