Morgue of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Hospital

The morgue of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Hospital provides all necessary morgue services, including preserving the deceased in a refrigerated chamber, organizing farewell ceremonies, burial, embalming, and issuing relevant medical documents.

In Riga, an autopsy may be waived in cases where death is clearly due to natural causes and this fact is confirmed by relevant medical documents.

Transportation of the deceased from Riga clinics to morgues is provided by specialized transport: bodies are delivered by official vehicles of the respective medical institutions. Hospital staff are required to inform relatives of the morgue in which the body is located.

Address and phone number of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Hospital Morgue

Morgue address:

Duntes Street 22, Northern District, Riga, LV-1005.

The Duntes Street morgue is open:

Mon-Sun: 24 hours.

Inquiries:

+371 2944 9849

Duntes Street Morgue Services

Upon death, the body is transported to the morgue, where various procedures are performed according to the prevailing conditions.

If death is natural and the cause is known to medical personnel, relatives may refuse an autopsy. In this case, the morgue provides the following funeral preparation services:

body storage in a refrigerated chamber;
body preparation for burial;
embalming;
dressing, placing the body in a coffin, and carrying the coffin with the body to the vehicle.

The Duntes Street morgue staff prepares and processes all necessary documents regarding the examinations and services performed. In cases of death from unknown causes, trauma, or homicide, a forensic examination is conducted. Morgue specialists have all the necessary equipment and qualifications to conduct such examinations.

Paperwork at the Riga Morgue

Morgue staff will issue a medical death certificate and an embalming certificate. These documents are required to organize a funeral service, memorial service, or transportation of remains.

How to obtain documents at the Duntes Street morgue

Persons responsible for organizing the funeral, relatives of the deceased, and representatives of the Funeral Service with a power of attorney may apply for the necessary documents at the morgue.

Assistance when contacting the morgue at the Orthopedic Hospital

The specialists at the CITY FUNERAL SERVICE in Riga have extensive legal knowledge and extensive professional experience, allowing them to provide high-quality support in organizing funerals and performing all procedures related to the Duntes Street morgue. For detailed information or to order services, call +371 2944 9849.