Pļavnieki is the most densely populated neighbourhood in Riga, in the Latgale suburb, with almost 47,000 residents. In such a large area it is especially important that funeral help is available immediately and in a language you understand. The Riga City Funeral Service provides Pļavnieki residents with full support — from the first call to the farewell ceremony, around the clock. Call +371 2944 9849 — we advise in Latvian and Russian.
Our office is at Tēraudlietuves iela 3, and our call-out transport reaches any address in Pļavnieki — on Nīcgales, Salnas, A. Saharova, Ulbrokas, Jāņa Grestes or Nikolaja Rēriha streets — at any hour of the day.
Funeral home services in Pļavnieki
When a loved one passes away in Pļavnieki, first call a family doctor or emergency service to certify the death. Entrust the rest of the arrangements to us:
- transport of the deceased to the morgue around the clock;
- 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 mourning accessories;
- arranging the burial plot and booking the chapel;
- organising the ceremony host, musicians and memorial meal.
Next to Pļavnieki, in the neighbouring Mežciems, is Riga East Clinical University Hospital "Gaiļezers" with its own morgue. If a loved one passed away there or at another Riga hospital, we represent the family in dealings with the morgue — obtaining certificates and arranging the preparation of the body for the farewell.
| 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 Pļavnieki residents
Cremation is becoming increasingly widespread in Riga. The nearest crematorium is at Varoņu iela 3A. We offer cremation without a farewell ceremony with the urn handed over within 3–5 working days, cremation with a farewell in the crematorium hall, as well as urn burial at a cemetery or in a columbarium. We handle all documents and transport.
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 Pļavnieki: nearest cemeteries
Pļavnieki has no cemetery of its own, so we arrange burials at the nearest cemeteries of the Latgale suburb and Riga — chosen by the family or at an existing plot. We will check rights to a family plot or help 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 Pļavnieki.
How much does a funeral in Pļavnieki cost
Our prices are fair and fixed in the contract — no hidden payments. The most affordable Social plan comes to 0 € as it is covered by the VSAA allowance; the Optimal plan starts from 580 €, and the extended solution is calculated according to the services chosen.
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 Pļavnieki
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 Orthodox, Catholic or Lutheran 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 Pļavnieki 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.
How quickly can you reach Pļavnieki?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Pļavnieki within 30–60 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 Pļavnieki?
We arrange burials at the nearest cemeteries of the Latgale suburb and Riga. We will help choose a suitable place and check rights to a family plot.
How much does arranging a funeral in Pļavnieki cost?
From 0 € (the Social plan covered by the VSAA allowance) to bespoke solutions. The Optimal plan with a ceremony starts from 580 €. We agree the estimate before work begins.
Can you hold a ceremony in Russian?
Yes, we provide a farewell ceremony with a host in Russian or Latvian, as well as consultations in both languages.
Do you help with 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.
