Friedhof Aufkirchen bei Mariä Himmelfahrt

Address and directions

What address leads to Aufkirchen Cemetery?

The cemetery is at the pilgrimage church of Mariä Himmelfahrt in central Aufkirchen. Use Marienplatz 3, 82335 Berg for directions.

Map and orientation

How does the cemetery fit into its surroundings?

The walled cemetery adjoins the church and monastery complex. Its compact, historic structure differs from a modern cemetery with an extensive section grid. The map provides a location marker within the cemetery area.

How can a notable or private grave be found?

A full name, grave number and, where relevant, details of a family grave help with a specific search. The cemetery administration can provide authoritative current guidance.

Aufkirchen cemetery administration: contact

Who is directly responsible?

The parish of Mariä Himmelfahrt names Marinko Soldo as sacristan and cemetery administrator. The contact address is Marienstraße 7, 82335 Berg; the cemetery administration can be reached on +49 8151 51183.

Which questions belong with the cemetery administration?

These include locating a grave, burial rights, burial matters and rules for work at a grave.

History and distinctive features

What gives the cemetery its historical importance?

The late-Gothic church was consecrated in 1500. The protected ensemble includes the walled 17th-century cemetery, grave and memorial stones mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries, and a late-19th-century neo-Gothic mortuary.

Is Oskar Maria Graf buried in Aufkirchen Cemetery?

No. His family grave is in Aufkirchen, but Oskar Maria Graf himself was buried at St. Georg Cemetery in Munich-Bogenhausen. These two facts should not be confused when looking for his grave.

Grave care at Aufkirchen Cemetery

What should be established before a care service?

The exact cemetery, the name of the person buried there, the grave number and the requested scope of care are needed. For historic memorials or substantial changes to planting and edging, coordinate the work with the church cemetery administration in advance.