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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.

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

Cremation in Riga in 2026: Cost and How It Works

Cremation in Riga 2026: what makes up the cost, how the process works step by step, what documents are needed and what happens to the urn after cremation. An explanation for families. .

27 2026

Grave Care in Riga: What It Includes and How to Order

What grave care in Riga includes: one-off tidying, regular seasonal care and improvement, what the price depends on and how to order if you live far away. A practical explanation. .

27 2026

Grave Crosses in Riga: How to Choose and Install a Cross

How to choose a grave cross: wood or metal, shape by denomination, temporary or permanent, installation and price. A practical guide before the cemetery season. .

27 2026

Riga Cemetery Opening Hours in 2026 and Preparing the Grave

The cemetery-visiting season has begun. How to find your cemetery remembrance day, what the summer opening hours of Riga cemeteries are and how to prepare the grave in advance — a practical guide for families. .

27 2026

Urn Burial in Riga: Where and How to Bury an Urn

Where and how to bury an urn with ashes in Riga: in a family grave, an urn plot or a columbarium, what documents and permits are needed and how much it costs. An explanation for families. .

27 2026

Updated Crematorium Service Fees in Riga: Official Information

New rates for Riga crematorium services will come into effect in January 2026. The increase will be approximately 7-10% and is due to upgrades to technical equipment, modernization of air purification systems, and increased costs for electricity and infrastructure maintenance.

24 November 2025

Updated regulations for transporting the deceased within Latvia: what has changed

The Latvian Ministry of Health has approved new requirements governing the transportation of the deceased within the country. The changes will come into effect in early 2026 and are aimed at improving sanitary safety, the quality of funeral services, and the transparency of funeral organizations.

20 November 2025

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