Gaiļezers Hospital Morgue

Gaiļezers Hospital Morgue provides a full range of services, including preserving the body in a refrigerated chamber, preparing for funeral services and burial, embalming, and preparing all necessary certificates and documentation.

An autopsy at the Riga pathology morgue can be waived if the cause of death is clearly natural and the medical diagnosis is confirmed by official documents.

Transfer to the morgue is carried out by specialized hospital or medical center transport. Medical staff notifies relatives that the body has been delivered to the morgue in Riga.

Morgue Address and Phone Number

Morgue Address:

2 Hippokrata Street, Vidzeme Suburb, Riga, LV-1038.

The morgue at 2 Gippokrata Street is open:

Mon-Sun: 24 hours.

Inquiries:

+371 2944 9849

Morgue Services at the Hospital on 2 Gippokrata Street

Upon death, the body is transported to the morgue, where various funeral procedures are performed.

If the death is natural and medical personnel are aware of the cause, relatives may decline an autopsy. In such cases, the morgue provides the following body preparation services:

storing the body in a refrigerated chamber;
preparing the body for burial;
embalming;
dressing, placing the body in a coffin, and arranging for transportation to the vehicle.

The morgue staff at 2 Gipppokrata Street also prepares the necessary documentation for the procedures and services performed. In cases of unknown cause of death, tragic incidents, or homicides, a forensic examination is conducted. Riga's morgues employ highly qualified specialists with access to modern equipment to conduct the necessary examinations.

Documentation at the Riga Morgue

In Riga, a medical death certificate and an embalming certificate are issued, which are necessary for farewell ceremonies or the transportation of the deceased.

How to obtain documents at the morgue at Gippokratā 2

Documents required at the morgue can be obtained by the persons organizing the funeral, relatives of the deceased, or authorized representatives of the Funeral Home by proxy.

Assistance with Contacting the Gaiļezers Hospital Morgue

The specialists of the Riga CITY FUNERAL SERVICE, with their extensive knowledge of the law and experience, provide professional funeral services and related procedures at the morgue at 2 Hippokrata Street. For detailed information and to book services, please call +371 2944 9849.