Oulu Cemetery

Oulu Cemetery is a roughly 26.5 hectare site near the center of the city with two funeral chapels and separate sections for different types of burials. The newer chapel, built from 1972 to 1973, includes a crematory facility to serve current community needs.

Vicar Carl Henrik Ståhle founded this cemetery on August 27, 1781, initially naming it Ståhleborg, a designation still used for the oldest section. This long history makes it an important record of the city's development since the 18th century.

The military section features a 1952 war memorial titled 'The Battle Has Ended' by sculptor Oskari Jauhiainen, honoring those lost in World War II. This monument serves as a meaningful place of remembrance for the local community.

The grounds are accessible for exploration, with older and newer sections showing distinct architectural styles. Visitors should allow time to walk through different zones and understand how the space is organized.

The grounds contain graves of several regionally important figures, including Otto Karhi, Teuvo Pakkala, and Samuli Paulaharju, each representing different aspects of local history. These burials make the site a subtle archive of people who shaped Oulu's cultural and civic life.

Location: Oulu

Inception: August 27, 1781

Official opening: August 27, 1781

Website: https://oulunseurakunnat.fi/oulun-hautausmaa

GPS coordinates: 65.01280,25.49140

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06