Maskavas Forštate (the Moscow Suburb) is one of the most historic Riga neighbourhoods in the Latgale suburb, close to the city centre, home to around 10,000 residents. It is convenient for local residents that the Ivan (Jānis) Cemetery is located right here. 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 — we advise in Latvian and Russian.
Our office is at Tēraudlietuves iela 3, and our specialised transport reaches any address in the area — on Maskavas, Lāčplēša, Jēkabpils, Krasta or Katoļu streets — at any time of day.
Funeral home services in Maskavas Forštate
If a death occurs at home in Maskavas Forštate, 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 the Ivan 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 Maskavas Forštate 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 Maskavas Forštate: Ivan Cemetery and others
The nearest for Maskavas Forštate residents is the Ivan (Jānis) Cemetery, located here in the area and a historically significant Orthodox burial site. We will help check rights to an existing family plot, 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.
How much does a funeral in Maskavas Forštate 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 Maskavas Forštate
We arrange the farewell ceremony in cemetery chapels, the crematorium farewell halls or a church, according to the family's wishes. We coordinate a religious funeral service with an Lutheran, Catholic or Orthodox parish, or offer a secular ceremony with a host in Latvian or Russian. We arrange 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 Maskavas Forštate residents
Our task is to take the bureaucratic burden off the family's shoulders. We prepare and submit all the necessary documents, including the VSAA funeral allowance application, and inform you about additional municipality support. Residents registered in Riga may receive a free plot at certain municipal cemeteries.
Funeral services in other Riga neighbourhoods
How quickly can you reach Maskavas Forštate?
Our specialised transport usually arrives within 30–45 minutes of your call. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
Can you bury at the Ivan Cemetery?
Yes, the Ivan (Jānis) Cemetery is within the area itself and is a significant Orthodox burial site. We will help check rights to an existing family plot or arrange a burial there or at another Riga cemetery.
How much does arranging a funeral in Maskavas Forštate 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 an Orthodox funeral?
Yes, we coordinate an Orthodox funeral service with the parish, and arrange a burial at the Ivan Cemetery or another in keeping with traditions.
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.
