Vatiala Cemetery
Vatiala Cemetery is a large, park-like cemetery in Kangasala, with traditional burial areas, memorial groves and a separate forest cemetery. The grounds also include two funeral chapels and are located next to Vatiala Crematorium.
Kappelinkierto 3, 36240 Kangasala
About the cemetery
Vatiala Cemetery is located in Vatiala, Kangasala, and is one of the cemeteries maintained by the Tampere parishes. The cemetery covers 25 hectares, with an additional 1.5-hectare forest cemetery.
The cemetery was designed by landscape architect Veikko Rauhala. It forms an extensive park-like setting combining traditional burial areas with the more natural surroundings of the forest cemetery.
Chapels and buildings
Vatiala funeral chapel was completed in 1960. The same building contains the Large Chapel and the Small Chapel. The building was designed by architect Viljo Revell, and its furnishings by designer Olli Borg.
Vatiala funeral chapel was closed in December 2023 because of indoor air quality problems and reopened in January 2026 after a major renovation.
Vatiala Crematorium is located next to the cemetery.
Memorial grove and non-denominational burial area
The cemetery has a memorial grove as well as a memorial site for people buried elsewhere.
A non-denominational burial area serving people of different beliefs and worldviews is also located next to the cemetery.
Grave plots and availability
Vatiala Cemetery has:
- coffin graves
- urn graves
- a forest cemetery
Coffin and urn graves are available in both older and newer sections of the cemetery. The forest cemetery is full, and no new grave plots are available there. For information about the availability of grave plots, contact the burial services of the Tampere parishes.
Cemetery map
The map shows the different sections of the cemetery, parking areas and other facilities.