In Riga, a waiver of a postmortem examination can be obtained if the death is clearly due to natural causes and this fact is confirmed by the relevant medical documents.
Transportation of deceased from Riga clinics to morgues is carried out by specialized vehicles – hospital service vehicles. Medical facility staff are required to notify relatives of the morgue in which the body is located.
Address and phone number of the morgue
Address of the morgue:
Gimnastikas Street 1, Riga, LV-1004.
The morgue at the Specialized Hospital on Gimnasticas Street is open:
Mon-Sun: 24 hours.
Inquiries:
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 Gimnasticas Street
After a person's death, their body is taken to the morgue, where various procedures are performed depending on the circumstances.
If death is due to natural causes and medical personnel are aware of the cause, relatives may decline an autopsy. In this case, the morgue provides the following services to prepare for burial:
- storage of the body in a refrigerated chamber;
- hygienic and cosmetic preparation of the body for burial;
- embalming;
- dressing, placing the body in a coffin, and arranging for loading onto transport.
The staff of the morgue on Gimnasticas Street also prepares documentation of the events and services performed. In cases of unknown cause of death, death from trauma, or homicide, a forensic examination is conducted. Riga's morgues employ highly qualified doctors and laboratory technicians, equipped with all the necessary equipment for examinations.
Paperwork at the Riga Morgue
Morgue workers provide a medical certificate of cause of death and an embalming document, which are necessary for organizing a funeral service, a memorial service, or transporting the deceased's body over long distances.
How to obtain documents at the morgue on Gimnasticas Street
Funeral organizers, relatives of the deceased, or representatives of the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE with a certified power of attorney can apply to the morgue for the necessary papers.
Assistance when contacting the morgue of Specialized Hospital No. 2
CITY FUNERAL SERVICE specialists have extensive knowledge of legislation and Our team has extensive experience, allowing them to provide professional assistance in organizing funerals and performing all necessary procedures related to the morgue on Gimnāstikas Street. For more information or to book 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.
Funeral services after transfer from the morgue
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All essential services for burial
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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 Morgue of Specialized Hospital No. 2?
The morgue is open 24/7, seven days a week.
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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