Bolderāja is a Riga neighbourhood in the Kurzeme district, in the west of the city where the Daugava flows into the sea, home to around 11,000 residents. It is convenient for local residents that Bolderāja Cemetery is located right here, close to home. The Riga City Funeral Service provides a full range of funeral services — funeral arrangement, cremation, document handling and transport around the clock. Call +371 2208 4540.
Our office is at Tēraudlietuves iela 3, and our specialised transport reaches any address in Bolderāja — on Gobas, Mangaļu, Kapteiņu, Silikātu or Parādes streets — at any time of day.
Funeral home services in Bolderāja
If a death occurs at home in Bolderāja, first call a family doctor or emergency service to certify the death, then call us. We take on all further arrangements:
- transport of the deceased to the morgue at any time of day;
- registration of the death certificate at the registry office;
- applying for the VSAA funeral allowance and advice on municipality support;
- delivery of the coffin, wreaths and funeral accessories;
- arranging a plot at Bolderāja Cemetery or another and booking the chapel;
- organising the farewell ceremony, musicians and memorial meal.
We represent the family in dealings with any Riga hospital morgue — obtaining certificates and arranging the preparation of the body for the farewell, so relatives do not have to handle formalities themselves.
| Preparation at the morgue | Notes |
|---|
| Washing and dressing | Preparing the body for the farewell |
| Placing in the coffin | Before the farewell ceremony |
| Storage of the body | Until the funeral day, as agreed with the morgue |
| Embalming, cosmetic treatment | At the family’s request |
The range of services and their cost is set by the morgue of the respective hospital — we will confirm them as soon as we know where the deceased is.
Cremation for Bolderāja residents
If the family chooses cremation, we take on all the organisational work. The cremation is carried out at the Riga crematorium at Varoņu iela 3A. Both cremation without a ceremony and with a farewell in the hall are possible; the urn can then be buried at a cemetery, placed in a columbarium or handled according to the deceased's wishes.
At home/apartment
In a hospital
In a public place
In another city
Call a service representative by phone +371 2208 4540 or submit a request on the website.
Prepare an identity document of the deceased and documents of those who were present.
Check the service representative's information, as well as the emergency service personnel's identification cards.
Call a service representative to the hospital by phone +371 2208 4540 or submit a request on the website.
Once the representative arrives, verify their information with the information you previously provided over the phone.
Start the paperwork with our representative, then follow their recommendations.
Emergency services register the death and take the body to the forensic morgue.
Police officers contact relatives and inform them where the deceased has been taken.
After reporting the death, call a funeral service specialist at +371 2208 4540
Call the service's hotline at +371 2208 4540 or submit a request on the website.
Enter into an agreement with the funeral service, outlining all services provided.
A specialist will gather all necessary documents and arrange for the repatriation and reception of the deceased in the desired city.
Funerals in Bolderāja: Bolderāja Cemetery and others
A great convenience for Bolderāja residents is that Bolderāja Cemetery is located within the neighbourhood itself — it is one of the Riga cemeteries where new burial plots are allocated. We will help check rights to a plot at Bolderāja Cemetery, or arrange a burial at another Riga cemetery chosen by the family. See the addresses of all Riga cemeteries in the cemeteries section. We provide the farewell ceremony in the cemetery chapel and transport for mourners from Bolderāja.
How much does a funeral in Bolderāja cost
We work with fixed prices and a clear estimate agreed before work begins, with no hidden charges. The Social plan costs 0 € and is covered by the VSAA allowance, the Optimal plan with a farewell ceremony starts from 580 €, and the Extended plan is tailored individually.
All essential services for cremation
Optimal set of goods and services for cremation
Extended cremation set with farewell in the hall
All essential services for burial
Optimal set of goods and services for burial
Extended burial set with farewell in the hall
Funeral plans may be subject to adjustment.
Changing the funeral plan will allow for a more personalized and meaningful farewell ceremony that reflects the uniqueness and importance of the deceased to their loved ones and community.
Farewell ceremony near Bolderāja
We arrange the farewell with dignity and in keeping with traditions. We hold the ceremony in a chapel, the crematorium or a church, coordinating the religious rite with the parish or offering a civil ceremony in Latvian and Russian. We provide music, flowers, transport for mourners and a memorial meal.
We contacted the Riga City Funeral Service—the staff was attentive and promptly processed all the necessary paperwork. The ceremony was organized with respect and appropriate level—without unnecessary formality, but with a dignified approach. Next time, I might clarify the details online, but overall, we were satisfied.
Excellent service during a difficult time: professional, personable, and calm. The staff helped with all the paperwork and offered advice on how to best organize the funeral. I recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and discreet service.
Useful information for Bolderāja residents
To ease this difficult time for the family, we take on the document handling. We register the death certificate at the registry office, apply for the VSAA funeral allowance and advise on municipality support for low-income families. All information is also available in the Russian and English versions of the site.
Funeral services in other Riga neighbourhoods
How quickly can you reach Bolderāja?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Bolderāja within 40–60 minutes of your call depending on traffic. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
Can you bury at Bolderāja Cemetery?
Yes, Bolderāja Cemetery is within the neighbourhood itself and is one of the cemeteries where new plots are allocated. We will help check rights or arrange a burial there or at another Riga cemetery.
How much does arranging a funeral in Bolderāja cost?
From 0 € (the Social plan covered by the VSAA allowance) to bespoke solutions. The Optimal plan with a farewell ceremony starts from 580 €. The estimate is agreed before work begins.
Do you help obtain the funeral allowance?
Yes, we prepare and submit the documents for the VSAA allowance, and advise on Riga municipality support.
Can you arrange cremation?
Yes, the nearest crematorium is at Varoņu iela 3A. We arrange cremation without a ceremony or with a farewell in the hall, as well as urn burial.
Do you advise in Russian?
Yes, our specialists advise in both Latvian and Russian. All information is also available in the Russian version of the site.
Nearby cemeteries and morgues: addresses and pages
Below are the cemeteries and morgues this page refers to. Each has its own page with the address, opening hours, directions and procedure. The full list of Riga cemeteries with their status is on Cemeteries in Riga.
