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This meal is usually held on the day of farewell, immediately after the burial at the cemetery, or before cremation. A memorial meal is also sometimes held. This is most often held on the 40th day after death. Organizing a funeral meal at home can be unnecessarily distressing for relatives or otherwise inappropriate, so it is preferable to book a wake at a café in Riga. This will allow for a dignified ceremony, reducing the emotional burden on the family of the deceased.
If you have questions about "Where to order a funeral meal in Riga?", you can contact our funeral service specialists by phone at +371 2944 9849. We will suggest suitable venues for the funeral meal and handle all aspects of the organization.
With the help of the Riga CITY RITUAL SERVICE, you can organize a funeral meal in one of Riga's many restaurants. Our company partners with various catering establishments and ensures a high level of service. Before ordering, you can review basic information about the chosen cafe. Important considerations when choosing a venue:
Custom dictates setting the table with a white tablecloth, lighting light candles, and decorating it with fir branches. Funeral floral arrangements are also used to decorate the table and the room where the funeral feast is held. On the table, in memory of the deceased, a knife and fork are laid parallel to the edge of an empty plate, and a candle is lit nearby. The deceased's chair is decorated with pine branches tied with a mourning ribbon.
As guests gather for the memorial meal, soft lyrical, classical, or religious music plays. A photograph of the deceased with a mourning ribbon and flowers is often placed on a separate table. The wake typically includes sweet wine, which is traditionally offered to guests before the meal—symbolizing sweet memories that ease the burden of loss, with the wish for the deceased to rest in peace. The feast includes various appetizers, cold dishes, broth with pies, the main course, and concludes with dessert and a choice of beverages, such as coffee or tea. The wake typically lasts about three hours, although shorter or longer gatherings are also possible.
While a buffet-style meal is not typical for traditional funeral rites, it is acceptable for a memorial meal. This approach allows those gathered to share memories and pay respects to the deceased in a more relaxed atmosphere.
If a traditional table setting is not preferred, a simpler alternative is often chosen: a memorial service at the cemetery immediately after the burial, with a glass of sweet wine and light snacks, pies, or other sweets.
To calculate the cost of a memorial meal, multiply the number of guests invited to the meal by the average bill at the chosen establishment in Riga.
Employees of our company will assist you in organizing a funeral dinner at a chosen Riga café. Our funeral specialists will handle all aspects of the event, from the menu to the guest seating. For a consultation, call +371 2944 9849. We're available 24/7 for you. You'll receive full support in organizing your funeral.
