In Riga, a waiver of an autopsy is issued when the cause of death is clearly natural and this fact is confirmed by the relevant medical documents.
Transportation of bodies from Riga clinics to morgues is provided by specialized hospital transport. Medical facility staff always notify relatives of the morgue to which the body has been delivered.
Address and phone number of the morgue
Address of the morgue:
Lielvardes Street 68, Riga. (Lielvārdes Street 68, Vidzemes Priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1006)
The morgue at the Railway Hospital on Lielvārdes Street is open:
Mon-Sun: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Background information:
Information about working with the morgue, arranging necessary documents, transportation of the deceased, and funeral arrangements can be obtained by calling the Riga City Funeral Service.
+371 2944 9849
Morgue Services on Lielvārdes Street
After death, the body is transported to the morgue, where various procedures are performed depending on the situation.
If death occurred naturally and the cause is clear to medical professionals, relatives may not consent to an autopsy. Under these conditions, the morgue provides the following services to prepare for burial:
- storing the body in a refrigerated chamber;
- preparing for the funeral ceremony;
- embalming process;
- dressing the deceased, placing them in the coffin, and transporting the coffin and body to a special vehicle.
The specialists at the Lielvardes Street morgue also handle the paperwork for the procedures and services performed. In cases where the cause of death remains unknown or was the result of violence or an accident, a forensic medical examination is performed. Riga's morgues employ highly qualified physicians and technical staff with access to modern examination equipment.
Document Processing at the Riga Morgue
The morgue provides a medical death certificate and an embalming certificate, which are required for a funeral service, memorial service, or for repatriation of the deceased.
How to Obtain Documents at the Lielvardes Morgue
Funeral organizers, relatives of the deceased, or representatives of our funeral service with a notarized power of attorney may contact the morgue to obtain the necessary documents.
Assistance with the Bukernieki Hospital Morgue
The specialists at the Riga CITY FUNERAL SERVICE have in-depth knowledge of the law and extensive experience, allowing them to provide professional support in organizing funerals and all procedures related to the morgue on Lielvardes Street. For more detailed information and to schedule services, please call +371 2944 9849.
What to do if a loved one is in the morgue
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.
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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.
Client reviews
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.
What are the opening hours of Bukernieki Railway Hospital Morgue?
The morgue is open daily 07:30–21:00. Closed on other days.
Who arranges a funeral from the morgue?
The Riga City Funeral Service arranges the full cycle: transfer from the morgue, documents, hearse and the farewell ceremony. Call us 24/7 at +371 2944 9849.
How to collect the deceased from the morgue?
The Riga City Funeral Service handles the transfer of the deceased from the morgue and the further funeral arrangements. Call +371 2944 9849 — we will help with documents, transport and the farewell ceremony.
What documents does the morgue issue?
The morgue issues a medical death certificate and an embalming certificate, required for the farewell ceremony or transportation of the deceased.
How long can the deceased be kept in the morgue?
Usually the deceased is kept in the morgue until the funeral day. The funeral service will help agree the exact term by phone +371 2944 9849.
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