The Waldfriedhof Heerstraße is located in the Westend district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, in the immediate vicinity of the Olympic Stadium. Spanning approximately 15 hectares, this park and forest cemetery features a unique terraced layout around Lake Sausuhlensee and is considered one of Berlin's significant garden monuments. The listed funeral hall, dating from the early 1920s, provides a dignified setting for farewell ceremonies and memorial services. Visiting hours vary by season: during the summer months from April to September, the cemetery is generally open from 7 AM to 8 PM, and in the winter months from October to March, from 8 AM to 6 PM. Its tranquil, natural atmosphere with old trees makes this a protected resting place for relatives and visitors.
The Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde is located in the Lichtenberg district on Gudrunstraße and, covering approximately 32 hectares, is one of Berlin's largest cemeteries. Established in 1881 with park-like designs, the site is also widely known as the "Socialist Cemetery" and combines cultural-historical significance with an expansive, green character that invites quiet strolls and peaceful contemplation. A historic ceremonial hall is available for memorial services, and various burial forms, such as earth burials and urn interments, are offered. Opening hours are staggered seasonally: from February to November, the cemetery is generally accessible from 7:30 AM, and in December and January from 8 AM, in both cases until dusk.
The Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf is located in the Nikolassee district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf on Wasgensteig and, covering approximately 37.5 hectares, is the largest state-owned cemetery in this district. It was established from 1945 onwards within an existing pine forest, creating a harmonious landscape where graves and forest merge, radiating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere every day of the year. The modern ceremonial halls, with their large glass fronts, offer views of the surrounding forest, providing a dignified setting for farewells. Additionally, the Memoriam Garden, established in 2018, offers well-maintained, low-maintenance grave sites within a garden-like area. Visiting hours vary by season and typically extend from early morning until dusk.
The Cemetery of the Dorotheenstadt and Friedrichswerder Parishes, usually referred to simply as Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, is located in the Mitte district at Chausseestraße 126, not far from the Oranienburger Tor U-Bahn station. The approximately 1.7-hectare site, which is entirely a protected monument, was founded in 1762 and is one of the city's most culturally and historically significant burial grounds, characterized by artfully designed gravestones spanning several centuries. A funeral chapel from the period of its reopening in the 1920s is available for farewell ceremonies; urn interments are still possible today, and earth burial plots under certain conditions. Opening hours are staggered seasonally: daily from 8 AM to 4 PM in the winter months of January and December, extended in spring and autumn, and until 8 PM in the summer months of May to August.
The Old St. Matthew's Churchyard is located on Großgörschenstraße in the Schöneberg district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, not far from Yorckstraße station, and captivates with its picturesque hillside location spanning approximately 50,000 square meters. Inaugurated in 1856, the cemetery is one of Berlin's most culturally and historically significant sites, known for its elaborately designed wall graves, mausoleums, and numerous honorary graves of the State of Berlin. Various forms of burial are possible in the churchyard, including earth and urn interments, tree burials, and a columbarium with an urn wall. The chapel and the small cemetery café in the former administrator's house create a lively yet respectful atmosphere, making the site a cherished setting for farewells. Visiting hours are seasonal, typically from 8 AM until the early evening, extending until 8 PM in the summer months of May to August.