Östra kyrkogården, Malmö

The cemetery grounds feature four chapels, including St. Bridget from 1918 and the modern twin chapels St. Gertrude and St. Knut from 1943.

Architect Sigurd Lewerentz won the design competition in 1916 with his concept named 'ridge' and continued working on the site until 1969.

The cemetery incorporates separate burial sections for different religious communities, including Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, and Muslim denominations.

The flower kiosk near the entrance provides visitors with arrangements while offering protection from weather through its copper sloping roof design.

Glass panels in the flower kiosk attach directly to concrete walls without frames, creating an architectural effect that merges indoor and outdoor spaces.

Location: Rosengård

Location: Malmö Municipality

Inception: 1918

Architects: Sigurd Lewerentz

GPS coordinates: 55.59360,13.04530

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:14