Friedhof St. Vitus Gilching

Address, directions and opening hours

Where is St Vitus Cemetery in Gilching?

The municipal cemetery is on Schulstraße, 82205 Gilching, Germany. The map marker provides precise orientation on Schulstraße. St Vitus is the more northerly of Gilching’s two municipal cemeteries.

When is the cemetery open?

The cemetery regulations describe the municipal cemeteries as open during the day. The specific visiting hours are displayed at the cemetery entrances. For an early or late visit, allow for the current notice at the gate.

Cemetery map and orientation

What does the map on this page show?

The location marker shows where the cemetery is on Schulstraße. A section or grave number from existing documents is particularly helpful when looking for a grave.

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

How can St Vitus be distinguished from St Nikolaus?

St Vitus is on Schulstraße in Gilching. The second municipal cemetery, St Nikolaus, is on Kirchenweg in the district of Argelsried. Always include the full cemetery name in an enquiry.

Gilching cemetery administration

Who helps with burial rights and locating graves?

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

Grave types and historic setting

Which special urn options are available?

Alongside conventional grave types, St Vitus Cemetery has an anonymous urn field and tree graves. Shared areas such as the anonymous field and tree-grave areas are maintained by the cemetery administration, with separate rules for private planting and objects.

What is historically significant about St Vitus church?

The neighbouring church’s choir dates from the early 16th century and its nave from 1836 to 1838. The building was restored after wartime damage in 1944.

Grave care at St Vitus Cemetery

What should be clarified before maintenance?

Provide the cemetery name, the name of the person buried there and the grave reference. Also establish whether it is an individually maintained grave or a shared area maintained exclusively by the municipality. If in doubt, the cemetery administration determines what form of maintenance is permitted.