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What to do if someone dies in Riga

When a loved one dies, it's crucial to remain calm and understand the proper steps. You can contact a funeral service to arrange the funeral, but it's also important for relatives to carry out certain actions themselves.

In any situation involving a death, it's essential to be informed and know the proper steps. First, a medical professional should be called to confirm the death. If the death occurred in a hospital, medical staff will approach the deceased themselves. Next, you should contact a funeral director from the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE, who will handle all aspects of the funeral arrangements.

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 shipment and collection of "cargo 200" in the desired city.

What to do if a death occurs at home in Riga

First, you should call your family doctor or an ambulance so that a medical professional can officially confirm the death. You will need the deceased's passport and medical insurance, as well as your identification.

Then you should contact a professional funeral director. A Funeral Service employee will provide support at any time, promptly arrive at the requested address, assist with the necessary paperwork, provide consultations, and arrange for the body to be transported to the morgue. You can contact our agent 24/7 at +371 2944 9849.

Upon arrival, please verify that the specialist is an employee of the Riga City Funeral Service by checking their passport and service ID to avoid fraudulent activities.

What to do in the event of a death in a Riga medical facility

If medical staff notify you of the death of your loved one, it is important to contact a funeral service specialist. Call at +371 2944 9849. Verify the authenticity of the documents provided and the funeral agent's ID.

A CITY FUNERAL SERVICE employee will assist you in completing all necessary paperwork and provide advice on arranging the burial. You should then contact the morgue for burial preparation services. All paid services are paid for upon delivery.

What to do if a person dies in a public place in Riga

Deaths in public areas, such as workplaces, streets, or buildings, require an immediate call to emergency services at 112. This is a single number that will forward the call to the appropriate authorities, such as emergency medical services, the police, and others. The exact location of the body (street, house number, nearby landmarks) must be clearly stated. Also describe the person's condition: "unconscious," "not breathing," "appears to be dead," etc. Provide additional information: are there any visible injuries, blood, suspicious objects or weapons, etc.
Follow-up actions include the certification of death by emergency services. Medical personnel confirm the fact of death, and the police determine whether the death was violent. If the death is due to natural causes, the body is sent to the morgue; if there are signs of violent death, they arrange for the transfer of the body to a forensic morgue to determine the cause of death.

The police are required to open an investigation into the circumstances of the death and notify the relatives of the location of the body and how to obtain a medical certificate stating the cause of death.

If the identity of the deceased cannot be established, their information (age, gender, unique characteristics) is forwarded to the accident registry office. The body will be stored in the morgue for up to two weeks, giving relatives time for possible identification and searches. After this, the body can be handed over to the family.

Assistance with death in Riga

After receiving notification of your loved one's death, contact the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE at +371 2944 9849. Our funeral service agent will promptly arrive at your location, provide important information about the funeral procedure, and assist with all stages of the organization.

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