Friedhof St. Nikolaus Argelsried

Address, directions and opening hours

What address leads to St Nikolaus Cemetery?

The cemetery is in Argelsried, a district of Gilching. For navigation and route planning, use Kirchenweg 1, 82205 Gilching, Germany. Adding Argelsried is helpful because the municipality’s second cemetery, St Vitus, is on Schulstraße in the northern part of Gilching.

When can the cemetery be visited?

The municipal cemeteries are open during the day under the cemetery regulations. The applicable visiting hours are displayed at the entrances. Anyone planning a very early or late visit should follow the notice at the cemetery.

Map and orientation in Argelsried

What does the cemetery map show?

The location marker shows where the cemetery is on Kirchenweg. Bring any available section and grave numbers when searching for a grave.

The official Municipality of Gilching overview plan (PDF) shows the cemetery’s internal layout and supports on-site orientation.

How can confusion with St Vitus be avoided?

St Nikolaus is in Argelsried on Kirchenweg. St Vitus is on Schulstraße. Include the district in instructions to funeral directors, the administration and grave-care providers so that the correct site is clear.

Cemetery administration and contact

Who advises on graves and burials?

The Municipality of Gilching’s cemetery administration is at Rathausplatz 1. Appointments can be arranged on +49 8105 3866-44. The office provides binding information on acquiring burial rights, rights of use, burials and required permits.

Grave types and distinctive features

What is the communal urn field?

St Nikolaus is the Gilching cemetery with a communal urn field. Urn places are allocated in sequence, while the name and dates of birth and death are displayed on a uniform memorial plaque. There is also an anonymous urn field and tree graves. These shared areas are maintained exclusively by the cemetery administration.

When was St Nikolaus church built?

The present church was built in 1930/31 and incorporated furnishings from the demolished earlier church.

Grave care at St Nikolaus Cemetery

Where is individual grave care possible?

Before making a request, establish whether the grave can be maintained individually. Special rules on objects and planting apply at the communal urn field, anonymous urn field and tree graves, and the municipality maintains those areas. For an individual grave, also provide the name and grave number.