Funeral service news in Riga

The funeral industry, a vital part of public life, is filled with significant events and significant changes. Our FUNERAL SERVICE actively monitors funeral events, stays current on the topic, and presents news about the funerals of famous personalities in this section of the website, including events organized with the participation of our service in Riga and the region.

Neglected Graves: Riga's Annual Inspection Runs Until 1 November

Grave plots in Riga are inspected once a year — between 1 April and 1 November. How a plot is recorded as neglected, how much time there is to tidy it and what to do when the holder of the plot has died. .

30 2026

Riga Is Running Short of Space for Traditional Burials

The Riga municipality maintains 22 cemeteries, yet new plots are allocated at only two of them. What to do if your family has no plot, and what columbaria and urn burial offer instead. .

21 2026

Latvia's New Cemeteries Law: What Changes for Grave Holders in Riga

Latvia now has its first single Cemeteries Law: an electronic burial register, annual grave inspections and common rules on burial depth and reburial. What it means for families in Riga. .

15 2026

Riga's Columbarium Is Full: A New One Is Planned at the I Forest Cemetery

Riga's only columbarium at the II Forest Cemetery has no free niches left, while a new one — with at least 500 niches — is planned at the I Forest Cemetery. What a family can do with an urn in the meantime. .

08 2026

Can a Funeral Be Paid from the Deceased's Bank Account in Latvia?

Paying for a funeral from the deceased's bank account in Latvia: when the account is frozen, what one-off payment the bank may make, the notary's role and what else funerals are paid from. .

30 2026

Candle Evening at Riga Cemeteries in 2026: Date and How to Prepare the Grave

Candle Evening, Latvia's Day of Remembrance of the Dead, at Riga cemeteries: the date in 2026, how to prepare the grave in advance, what to bring and what to do if you live abroad. .

30 2026

Funeral Wreaths and Flowers in Riga: How to Choose and What to Write on the Ribbon

Funeral wreaths and flowers in Riga: which types of wreath suit which occasion, how many flowers to bring, what to write on the ribbon and how far in advance to order. .

30 2026

Funeral Transport in Riga: Types, Route and Price

How to choose funeral transport in Riga, how the route is planned, what affects the price and when relatives need separate transport. .

10 2026

What to Wear to a Funeral in Latvia: Etiquette and Practical Advice

What to wear to a funeral in Latvia in different seasons, including suitable colours and footwear for a hall, church and cemetery. .

07 2026

Clothing for the Deceased: What to Choose in Latvia

Practical guidance on choosing clothing for the deceased in Latvia, what to deliver to the morgue and what to do if suitable clothes are unavailable. .

05 2026

Memorial Meal in Riga: Venues and Arrangements

How to choose a venue for a memorial meal in Riga, plan the menu, estimate guest numbers and coordinate arrival after the ceremony. .

03 2026

How a Funeral Ceremony Takes Place in Riga: Order and Timing

How a funeral ceremony is held in Riga, how long the farewell takes, and how to coordinate the hall, transport, cemetery or crematorium. .

31 2026

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