A waiver of an autopsy in Riga is possible in cases where the cause of death is clearly natural and confirmed by the relevant medical documents.
Bodies are transported from Riga clinics to morgues using specialized vehicles. The deceased are transported in the official vehicles of the respective hospitals. Medical facility staff always inform relatives of the morgue where the body is located.
Morgue Address and Phone Number
Morgue Address:
2 Hippokrata Street, Vidzeme Suburb, Riga, LV-1038.
The morgue on Hippocrates Street is open:
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, inclusive, with document collection until 4:30 PM;
- Saturday and Sunday are closed.
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 Hippocrates Street
After death, the body is transported to the morgue, where a number of procedures appropriate to the circumstances of death are performed.
If death was natural and its cause is known to medical personnel, the deceased's family has the right to refuse an autopsy. In this case, the morgue provides the following services to prepare the body for burial:
- storing the body in a refrigerated room;
- preparing the body for funeral ceremonies;
- embalming procedure;
- dressing and placing the body in a coffin and assisting with transportation to the cemetery.
Services for preparing the body of the deceased are organized by the staff of the morgue on Hippocrates Street, who also handle the associated paperwork. In cases of unknown or violent circumstances of death, a forensic medical examination is mandatory, using all necessary technical means.
For more information about morgue services, please call us at +371 2944 9849.
Document Processing at the Riga Morgue
Morgue staff will provide a medical death certificate and an embalming certificate, which are required for farewell ceremonies, memorial services, or for transporting the deceased's body abroad.
How to Obtain Documents from the Hippocrates Morgue
Funeral organizers, relatives of the deceased, or representatives of the Funeral Service with a power of attorney can apply for the necessary documents at the morgue.
Assistance when contacting the Pathology Center Morgue
Specialists Riga's CITY FUNERAL SERVICE has the necessary legal knowledge and extensive experience to provide professional assistance in organizing funerals and conducting all necessary procedures at the morgue on Hippokrata Street. For additional 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.
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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 Pathology Center Morgue?
The morgue is open Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00. 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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