Iļģuciems is a historic Riga neighbourhood in the Kurzeme district, in Pārdaugava by the bank of the Daugava, home to around 15,000 residents. The area is characterised by old wooden architecture and a calm atmosphere. The Riga City Funeral Service provides Iļģuciems residents with a full range of funeral services — funeral arrangement, cremation, document handling and transport around the clock. Call +371 2944 9849.
Our office is at Tēraudlietuves iela 3, and our specialised transport reaches any address in Iļģuciems — on Dzirciema, Buļļu, Baldones streets or by Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve — at any time of day.
Funeral home services in Iļģuciems
If a death occurs at home in Iļģuciems, 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 the burial plot 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.
| Free of charge | Paid |
|---|
| Washing | Embalming |
| Dressing | Cosmetic restoration |
| Placing in the coffin | Preparation of the deceased |
| Storage of the body up to 7 days | Correction of post-mortem defects |
Cremation for Iļģuciems residents
Cremation is a modern and practical solution chosen by more and more families. We work with the Riga crematorium at Varoņu iela 3A and provide full support: document handling, transport, a farewell ceremony if desired, and receipt of the urn within the agreed time.
At home/apartment
In a hospital
In a public place
In another city
Call a service representative by phone +371 2944 9849 or submit a request on the website.
Prepare the deceased's passport, as well as the passports of anyone with the deceased.
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 2944 9849 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.
Law enforcement officials contact relatives and inform them where the deceased has been taken.
After reporting the death, call a funeral service specialist at +371 2944 9849
Call the service's hotline at +371 2944 9849 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 Iļģuciems: nearest cemeteries
The nearest for Iļģuciems residents is Lāčupe Cemetery, located here in Pārdaugava. We also arrange burials at other Riga cemeteries chosen by the family or at an existing plot. We will help check rights to a family plot or obtain a new one at Riga municipal cemeteries. See the addresses of all Riga cemeteries in the cemeteries section. We provide the farewell ceremony in cemetery chapels and transport for mourners from Iļģuciems.
How much does a funeral in Iļģuciems cost
Funeral costs are formed transparently — you know the price before work begins. We offer three plans: Social (0 €, fully covered by the state allowance), Optimal (from 580 € with a full farewell ceremony) and Extended, built to the family's wishes.
All necessary services for conducting a funeral
Optimal cremation set of goods and services
Expanded range of products and services for cremation
All necessary services for conducting a funeral
Optimal cremation set of goods and services
Expanded range of products and services for cremation
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 Iļģuciems
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 Iļģuciems 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.
How quickly can you reach Iļģuciems?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Iļģuciems within 30–50 minutes of your call. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
Which cemetery is nearest to Iļģuciems?
The nearest is Lāčupe Cemetery here in Pārdaugava. We also arrange burials at other Riga cemeteries or an existing family plot — we will help choose a suitable option.
How much does arranging a funeral in Iļģuciems 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.
