Cities in developing countries like Ethiopia are prone to impacts of urban heat island effect. It rnis well established that increasing the amount of urban green space help to cool down local rnclimates on a different scale. Like other tree dominated habitats, existing cemeteries may rnprovide various social and environmental services. This study aims to assess the prospect of rnintegrating a green cemetery design approach into Kechene Medhanealem cemetery to rnaccommodate microclimate regulation service, simultaneously add value to the benefits usually rnexpected from parks and urban green spaces. The study follows four methodological steps; rnmicroclimate regulation capacity assessment using temperature and humidity record, and user rnperception analysis on thermal comfort; secondly, the existing situation is analyzed then, third rncase study analysis; and finally, evaluate future usability of the site as urban green space. The rnresults showed maximizing canopy cover, ensuring permeable surface covers and modifying rnthe spatial experience of Kechene Medhanealem cemetery, may help for the provision of rnmicroclimate regulation and recreational services for the society. Research findings can be used rnto other municipal cemeteries in the city then, the cumulative effect of forming green rncemeteries in Addis Ababa can significantly help the efforts made to regulate urban heat island rneffect and serve as a replacement for lost green spaces in the city.