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According to Orthodox Christianity and Christianity in general, cremation is permitted only in special cases, and burial of ashes must take place in a cemetery, either in the ground or in a columbarium.
The crematorium in Riga is designed for relatives to say their final farewells to the deceased before cremation. The complex includes farewell halls where both secular and religious funeral ceremonies can be held. The deceased's body is placed on a specialized platform, which moves it to the cremation oven.
Order CremationIf cremation is performed for a deceased person brought from out of town, the funeral service can take place at the deceased's place of residence, and the body is then transported to the crematorium by CITY FUNERAL SERVICE staff in specialized transport.
Riga cemeteries have designated plots for the burial of urns with ashes. Options include vertical open columbaria or lawn columbaria, where the ashes are buried in the ground in designated plots. It is also possible to place urns with ashes on existing family graves. It is important to note that both plots and columbarium spaces are available for rent only, with no option to purchase.
FUNERAL SERVICE specialists offer comprehensive assistance in organizing final ceremonies, including funeral services and cremation consultations. For additional information and to arrange a home visit from a funeral service agent, please call +371 2944 9849. Our team is always ready to provide support with the utmost responsibility and care in times of grief.
To conclude a cremation contract, you must present:
The urn with ashes is issued in strict accordance A specific timeframe is required, usually 3 to 5 days after cremation. Expedited delivery is available on the day of cremation or the day after the procedure is booked.
Relatives must prepare a vessel for the ashes in advance and ensure the burial site, if one is planned, is ready.
For transporting ashes abroad, the crematorium will seal the urn and issue a certificate certifying that the urn is free of foreign objects.
Currently, there is one crematorium in Riga. Funeral Service provides a full range of cremation services in Riga, including document preparation and transportation of the deceased to the crematorium in specialized vehicles. If relatives wish to attend the funeral, we can offer a comfortable minivan to accompany them in the funeral cortege.
If necessary, the body can be transported to cities near Riga for cremation. These are the following crematoriums: Valmiera, Saldus, and Daugavpils (opening soon). Or to a crematorium in Tartu, Estonia. Given the distance to the crematoriums, we also offer the option of a farewell before cremation in Riga: our funeral specialists will transport the body, attend the farewell ceremony, and deliver the urn with ashes back to Riga.
