Purvciems is the largest neighbourhood in Riga, home to around 60,000 residents. When a family loses a loved one, it is essential that help is available quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy. The Riga City Funeral Service provides a full range of funeral services to Purvciems residents — from transporting the deceased and handling documents to the farewell ceremony at nearby cemeteries or the crematorium. We work around the clock, call +371 2944 9849.
Our office is located at Tēraudlietuves iela 3 — about a 10-minute drive from Purvciems along Brīvības gatve or Gustava Zemgala gatve. Our specialised transport reaches call-out locations in Purvciems (Dzelzavas, Madonas, Ieriķu, A. Deglava, Nīcgales or Ūnijas streets) usually within 30–45 minutes.
Funeral home services in Purvciems
If a death occurs at home in Purvciems, first call a family doctor or emergency medical service to certify the death. Then call us — we will take care of the rest:
- transport of the deceased to the morgue at any time of day;
- preparation of the medical certificate and death certificate at the registry office;
- applying for the VSAA funeral allowance and advice on Riga municipality support;
- delivery of the coffin, wreaths and funeral accessories;
- arranging the burial plot and booking the chapel;
- organising the ceremony host, musicians and memorial meal.
Important for Purvciems residents: if a loved one has passed away at Riga East Clinical University Hospital "Gaiļezers" (Hipokrāta iela 2, in the neighbouring Mežciems), we represent the family in dealings with the hospital morgue — obtaining certificates and arranging the release of the body and its preparation 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 Purvciems residents
Cremation is an increasingly common choice in Riga. The nearest crematorium to Purvciems is at Varoņu iela 3A — about a 10-minute drive. We arrange cremation without a farewell ceremony (an economical option, with the urn handed to the family within 3–5 working days), cremation with a farewell in the crematorium hall or the cemetery chapel, as well as urn burial at a cemetery, columbarium or another place chosen by the family.
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 Purvciems: nearest cemeteries
Purvciems has no cemetery of its own, so burials usually take place at the nearest Riga cemeteries:
- Jugla Cemetery (Stāmerienas iela) — ~4 km, 10 min;
- First and Second Forest Cemeteries (Aizsaules iela) — ~5 km, 12 min;
- Rainis Cemetery (Aizsaules iela) — ~5 km, 12 min;
- Sarkandaugava Cemetery (Aizsaules iela 1A) — ~6 km, 14 min.
We will check whether the family has rights to an existing family burial plot, or help obtain a new one at Riga municipal cemeteries. We also arrange the farewell ceremony in cemetery chapels and transport for mourners from Purvciems.
How much does a funeral in Purvciems cost
We offer three funeral plans with fixed prices — with no hidden charges: Social (0 € — fully covered by the VSAA funeral allowance), Optimal (from 580 € — a classic funeral with a farewell ceremony) and Extended (a bespoke solution). We will prepare a precise estimate during a free consultation — call us or visit the office at Tēraudlietuves iela 3.
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 Purvciems
For Purvciems residents we most often arrange the farewell ceremony in cemetery chapels — at Jugla, the Forest Cemetery or Rainis — as well as in the farewell halls of the crematorium on Varoņu iela. If the family wishes a religious ceremony, we coordinate the funeral service with an Orthodox, Catholic or Lutheran parish according to the family's faith — in Riga this usually takes one to two days. A secular (civil) farewell ceremony with a host in Latvian or Russian is also possible.
For the comfort of mourners we arrange transport from Purvciems to the cemetery and back, as well as a memorial meal — we will help choose a suitable venue near the neighbourhood or by the cemetery. We coordinate all ceremony timings with the cemetery administration, the crematorium and the parish, so the family does not have to call several institutions.
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 Purvciems residents
Registration of the death takes place at the Riga registry office — our agent will prepare the documents and register the death certificate on your behalf, under a power of attorney. We submit the VSAA funeral allowance electronically; its amount depends on the deceased's social insurance status, and we will calculate the exact sum during a free consultation. For residents registered in Riga, a burial plot is provided free of charge at certain municipal cemeteries.
If the family prefers to speak Russian or English — our specialists advise in three languages, and all information is also available in the Latvian and Russian versions of the site. You may visit the office at Tēraudlietuves iela 3 without an appointment at any time of day; from Purvciems it is easy to reach us by public transport or car along Gustava Zemgala gatve — the journey takes about 10 minutes.
How quickly can you reach Purvciems?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Purvciems within 30–45 minutes of your call. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
What should I do if a loved one died at "Gaiļezers" hospital?
Call us — under a power of attorney we will handle all formalities with the hospital morgue: obtaining documents, releasing the body and preparing it for the farewell. The family does not need to go to the morgue.
Which cemeteries are nearest to Purvciems?
The nearest are Jugla Cemetery, the First and Second Forest Cemeteries, Rainis Cemetery and Sarkandaugava Cemetery — all within a 10–15 minute drive. We help with both an existing family plot and obtaining a new one.
How much does arranging a funeral in Purvciems 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 always 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 for low-income families.
Can you arrange cremation for Purvciems residents?
Yes, the nearest crematorium is at Varoņu iela 3A, a 10-minute drive from Purvciems. We arrange both cremation without a ceremony and with a farewell in the hall.
