A Large Cemetery in Jõhvi
Jõhvi Cemetery is an active cemetery in the town of Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County. It is located along the road leading out of the town and occupies a large area.
The cemetery contains old and new burial plots, family sections, traditional crosses and modern monuments of many different sizes. It is still in use, so new graves continue to appear here.
Where is Jõhvi Cemetery located?
Jõhvi Cemetery is located along the road leading out of Jõhvi. It lies within Jõhvi Parish and is one of the largest burial places in the surrounding area.
Access and Entrances
The cemetery has several access roads. There is no single central entrance from which visitors could begin exploring the entire grounds.
Cars can drive along the internal roads between the burial sections. This is convenient for elderly visitors and people who find it difficult to walk long distances.
However, because of the cemetery’s large size and complex layout, it is advisable to determine the location of a particular grave in advance.
Buildings on the Grounds
There is a small chapel on the grounds of Jõhvi Cemetery.
The main points of interest are the graves themselves, old monuments, family plots and the new columbarium.
Waste Containers
There are many waste containers throughout the cemetery. Visitors can clean the area around a grave and dispose of collected leaves, branches and old flowers in the designated places.
However, the level of maintenance varies between different parts of the cemetery. During the visit, large piles of fallen leaves and areas requiring additional cleaning could be seen.
Layout and Condition of the Paths
The older section of the cemetery developed gradually, so there is no clear system of paths between the graves in every area. The plots are located very close to one another, and some passages may be narrow and uneven.
In some places, the boundaries between neighbouring family plots are so pronounced that it can be difficult to move from one grave to another without stepping onto an adjacent burial plot.
Visitors should be especially careful when moving through the older section. It is important to respect the boundaries of the plots and never walk across graves, even when there is no other nearby path.
Variety of Monuments
Jõhvi Cemetery contains monuments of many different shapes and sizes. Some graves are marked with small, modest slabs or crosses, while others are decorated with large stone structures almost as tall as a person.
This variety reflects different traditions of grave decoration and the individual choices of relatives.
The New Columbarium
The new columbarium is a good modern addition to the cemetery. Unlike the more chaotic older sections, this area is arranged in a more systematic and orderly way.
The columbarium niches are arranged evenly, the surrounding area is clean and each place is easily accessible. At the time of the visit, only a small part of the niches had been filled.
The columbarium may become an important part of the cemetery’s future development. It makes it possible to organise new burials compactly and maintain order throughout the grounds.
Finding a Grave at Jõhvi Cemetery
Information about burials at Jõhvi Cemetery can be searched through the Estonian cemetery portal. The search is carried out using the deceased person’s first and last name.
If the search produces no results, try alternative spellings of the first and last name. Older records may contain errors, abbreviations or differences between the inscription on the headstone and the cemetery register.
Grave Care at Jõhvi Cemetery
If you live far away or cannot visit the cemetery yourself, Angelio specialists can help take care of the burial place.
Angelio helps preserve the memory of your loved ones and provides grave care services.
