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Fürth Cemetery
Fürth Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 25 ha
- Established
- 29 December 1881
- District
- Northern Fürth, Erlanger Straße
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
The municipal main cemetery, with listed halls, a columbarium and long-established family graves.
The Erlanger Straße cemetery was inaugurated on 29 December 1881 to replace the older burial ground on Nürnberger Straße. The former mortuary from that cemetery was moved here in 1897 and now serves as a columbarium.
Key details
Fürth Cemetery is in Northern Fürth, Erlanger Straße. The visitor address is Erlanger Straße 97, 90765 Fürth. Its area is approximately 25 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Fürth Cemetery: The cemetery opens daily during the hours posted at its entrances. The current municipal rules do not specify a uniform clock-time schedule. Ask the cemetery office before a time-critical journey.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 5 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Erlanger Straße 97, 90765 Fürth.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 44 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Fürth Cemetery, including Gustav Schickedanz.
Travel snapshot
The Friedhof and Friedhof Nordeingang bus stops serve different access sides. Choose the stop appropriate to the burial section and check the current timetable.
The map includes 2 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Fürth Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Fürth in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Fürth.
Main entrance on Erlanger Straße
Columbarium in the former funeral hall
Fürth Cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Erlanger Straße 97, 90765 Fürth. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Fürth Cemetery open?
The cemetery opens daily during the hours posted at its entrances. The current municipal rules do not specify a uniform clock-time schedule. Ask the cemetery office before a time-critical journey. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
The city’s bereavement guide includes a layout plan of the main cemetery at Erlanger Straße 97 on printed page 10 (PDF page 12). It shows burial sections, the main, north and south entrances, entrances on Mauerstraße, toilets and halls. Use it for orientation; obtain the individual grave number from the cemetery office. City guide with cemetery plan (PDF, page 12)
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Fürth Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
Coffin and urn graves and columbarium niches are part of Fürth’s provision. Discuss the exact plot, burial right and current availability with the Erlanger Straße office. The administration provides current availability and fees for Fürth Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Fürth Cemetery: The Friedhof and Friedhof Nordeingang bus stops serve different access sides. Choose the stop appropriate to the burial section and check the current timetable.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Fürth Cemetery: The map includes 2 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces. The city lists an accessible parking space on Erlanger Straße by the main entrance and another by the north entrance. These bays are not individually located on this map; follow the on-site markings and applicable parking conditions.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Fürth Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Fürth – Cemetery Administration is responsible for Fürth Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.