Numerous gravesites, especially in the large cemeteries, are of outstanding importance for monument protection. The northern cemetery is protected in its entirety. In some other cemeteries, there are listed areas to which special regulations apply. In these cases, the design of the gravesites is subject to the special design regulations of the monument protection authority.

Apart from a few exceptions, historically important personalities were not buried in the village cemeteries and later suburban cemeteries, but have their final resting place in the northern cemetery.

Cemeteries are an essential part of the city and also reflect the historical development of Wiesbaden. In addition to their function as dignified burial grounds, they also fulfill important ecological aspects with their green spaces and, in some cases, elaborate plantings and more than 10,000 trees. From an urban climate perspective, cemeteries are essential components of the inner-city green system and contribute to improving the urban climate through oxygen production, cooling and dust reduction.

In addition to the three large cemeteries Südfriedhof, Nordfriedhof and Friedhof Biebrich, there are 18 cemeteries in the suburbs. They range in size from 2,000 square meters to around six hectares. The suburban cemeteries enable burial close to home and thus in an environment familiar to relatives. However, historically important personalities were mostly not buried in the village and later suburban cemeteries, but have their final resting place in the northern cemetery.

In 2013, the Terra Levis burial forest was established in the Frauenstein section of the Wiesbaden city forest. The urn burial in the forest or in a tree offers a natural yet reverent alternative to the usual burial.