Information to assemble first
For a search at Unterrath Cemetery, write down the person’s full name, possible spelling variants, birth and death year, and an approximate burial period. Add the section, row and grave number if any of them is already known. Keep the cemetery name and Unterrather Straße 51, 40468 Düsseldorf with the request so it cannot be confused with another burial ground.
From the register to the route
Once a section, row and grave number has been supplied for Unterrath Cemetery, transfer it to the cemetery map. The map has 17 named orientation points. Use the closest suitable point to plan the approach, but keep the full grave reference available for the final search within the section.
Responsible office
City of Düsseldorf – parks, cemeteries and forestry department is responsible for Unterrath Cemetery.
Contact for a grave enquiry: 0211 4371027.
Ask for the grave reference and state whether access guidance is also needed. A concise request for Unterrath Cemetery should name the person, give the known dates, identify the approximate burial period and list every part of the grave reference already available.