Mežciems is a quiet Riga neighbourhood in the Vidzeme suburb by the Biķernieki forest, home to around 11,000 residents. Riga East Clinical University Hospital "Gaiļezers" with its own morgue is located in the area. The Riga City Funeral Service provides Mežciems 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 Mežciems — on Hipokrāta, Lielvārdes, Andreja Saharova, Sergeja Eizenšteina or Vecāķu streets — at any time of day.
Funeral home services in Mežciems
If a death occurs at home in Mežciems, 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.
The "Gaiļezers" hospital with its own morgue is located in Mežciems. If a loved one passed away there or at another Riga hospital, under a power of attorney we represent the family in dealings with the morgue — obtaining certificates, arranging the release of the body and its preparation for the farewell, so you do not have to go to the morgue yourself.
| 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 Mežciems residents
More and more people are choosing cremation as a form of burial. Riga's only crematorium is at Varoņu iela 3A, and we help with the whole process — from documents and transport of the deceased to receiving the urn and burial at a cemetery or placement in a columbarium.
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 Mežciems: nearest cemeteries
The nearest for Mežciems residents are Jaunciems Cemetery and the Forest Cemetery in the north-eastern part of Riga. 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 Mežciems.
How much does a funeral in Mežciems cost
Funeral costs depend on the services chosen but are always fixed in writing before work begins. Three plans are available — Social (0 €, covered by the allowance), Optimal (from 580 €) and Extended (bespoke). During a free consultation we will calculate the exact amount.
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 Mežciems
We help every family arrange a farewell according to their beliefs. A religious ceremony in the Orthodox, Catholic or Lutheran tradition is possible, as well as a secular farewell ceremony with a host. We take on all coordination with the cemetery, crematorium and parish, as well as transport and the 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 Mežciems residents
The death certificate is registered at the Riga registry office — our agent will handle it for you. We submit the VSAA funeral allowance electronically; its amount depends on the deceased's social insurance status. For residents registered in Riga, a plot at certain municipal cemeteries is provided free of charge. Our specialists advise in Latvian and Russian.
How quickly can you reach Mežciems?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Mežciems within 30–45 minutes of your call. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
A loved one died at Gaiļezers hospital — what should I do?
Call us — under a power of attorney we will handle all formalities with the "Gaiļezers" hospital morgue in Mežciems: obtaining documents, releasing the body and preparing it for the farewell.
Which cemeteries are nearest to Mežciems?
The nearest are Jaunciems Cemetery and the Forest Cemetery. We also arrange burials at other Riga cemeteries or an existing family plot — we will help choose.
How much does arranging a funeral in Mežciems 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.
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.
