Ziepniekkalns is a large residential neighbourhood in the Zemgale suburb, in the south of Pārdaugava, home to around 30,000 residents. It is especially convenient for local residents that Ziepniekkalns Cemetery is located right here, close to home. The Riga City Funeral Service provides Ziepniekkalns 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 Ziepniekkalns — on Ozolciema, Valdeķu, Zeltiņu, Graudu or Bauskas streets — at any time of day.
Funeral home services in Ziepniekkalns
If a death occurs at home in Ziepniekkalns, first call a family doctor or emergency service to certify the death, then call us. We take on all the organisational work:
- 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 municipality support;
- delivery of the coffin, wreaths and funeral accessories;
- arranging a plot at Ziepniekkalns 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 the necessary certificates and arranging the preparation of the body for the farewell, so relatives do not have to handle formalities themselves.
| 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 Ziepniekkalns 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 Ziepniekkalns: Ziepniekkalns Cemetery and others
A great advantage for Ziepniekkalns residents is that Ziepniekkalns Cemetery is located within the neighbourhood itself — close to home. We will help check whether the family has rights to an existing plot at Ziepniekkalns Cemetery, 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 Ziepniekkalns 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 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 Ziepniekkalns
The ceremony may take place in a cemetery chapel, the crematorium hall or a place of worship — at the family's choice. We help arrange an Orthodox, Catholic or Lutheran funeral service, or hold a secular farewell ceremony with a professional host. We also take care of transport and the 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 Ziepniekkalns residents
To ease this difficult time for the family, we take on the document handling. We register the death certificate at the registry office, apply for the VSAA funeral allowance and advise on municipality support for low-income families. All information is also available in the Russian and English versions of the site.
How quickly can you reach Ziepniekkalns?
Our specialised transport usually reaches Ziepniekkalns within 30–50 minutes of your call. We work around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
Can you bury at Ziepniekkalns Cemetery?
Yes, Ziepniekkalns Cemetery is within the neighbourhood itself. 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 Ziepniekkalns 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 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.
