Cemetery Plot Registration in Riga

Unfortunately, the entire process of preparing for the farewell falls to the relatives of the deceased, beginning with the selection of a burial site.

According to the law, every resident has the right to a free burial in the Riga city cemetery upon their first request for a death.

Prices for Cemetery Plots in Riga

Every deceased person has the right to a dignified funeral. By law, every resident of Riga is provided with a cemetery plot. Burial is free for first burials in open (public) cemeteries, with only additional services such as grave preparation or coffin transport being charged.

Riga has three open cemeteries offering new burial sites for coffins. These are Jaunciema, Katlakalns, and Bolderaja Cemeteries. Coffin burials in existing graves are also available, subject to the sanitary period (20-25 years). In addition, Tornakalns Cemetery, Tornakalns Orthodox Cemetery, Martina Cemetery, Kapsiles Cemetery, Sarkandaugavas Cemetery, and Cemetery on Čekhova Street are not suitable for in-ground burials. Only urn burials in existing relatives' graves are possible. The sanitary period for urn burials does not apply.
The new plots offer 3 square meters of space for one burial and 4 square meters for two, as well as a 12 square meter plot for a family burial or the construction of a crypt. m.

How to register a plot at a cemetery in Riga

To receive a free burial plot, you must provide a number of documents:

• death certificate;
• ID of the person responsible for the funeral;
• receipt for payment for the burial plot preparation.

To register a plot for a family burial, you must also provide a certificate of relationship with a previously buried person.

After submitting all required documents, an agreement for unlimited use of the land plot is signed with the cemetery administration. Usually, burial matters are resolved after this. You will only need to pay the funeral services.

Get a plot at a cemetery in Riga

CITY ​​FUNERAL SERVICE provides comprehensive services for arranging plots at Riga cemeteries. Our funeral service specialists will provide you with all the necessary information and support. To obtain a cemetery plot for burial, please contact us at +371 2944 9849. We are available to answer your questions at any time.