The home features a fully equipped funeral hall for funerals. It also has its own morgue and facilities for memorial ceremonies.
The funeral service's morgue offers a wide range of services, including preserving the deceased in refrigerated units, preparing them for funeral services and burial, embalming procedures, and completing all necessary paperwork.
Morgue Address and Phone Number
Morgue Address:
3 Turaidas Street, Vidzeme Suburb, Riga, LV-1026.
Our Funeral Home's morgue hours are:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Sun: 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 at the Funeral Home on Turaidas Street
At the time of death, the body is delivered to the morgue, where various procedures are performed depending on the specific circumstances of the death.
If the cause of death is clear and it occurred naturally, relatives may choose not to have an autopsy. In such situations, the following services are available at the morgue:
- storing the body in a cool room;
- proper preparation of the body for burial;
- embalming;
- dressing, placing the body in a coffin, and arranging for the transfer of the coffin with the body to the hearse.
The staff at the Turaidas Street morgue also prepares documentation related to the procedures and services performed. If the circumstances of death remain unknown, or if the death was caused by trauma or violence, a forensic examination is conducted. Morgues that conduct such examinations employ qualified specialists with all the necessary equipment to perform the necessary examinations.
Document Processing at the Riga Morgue
A medical death certificate and embalming certificate are required for the funeral ceremony or repatriation of the deceased.
How to Obtain Documents at the Turaidas Morgue
Funeral organizers or relatives of the deceased can obtain the necessary documents at the morgue.
Assistance When Contacting the Turaidas Funeral Home Morgue
Specialists at the Riga City Funeral Service, knowledgeable in the law and possessing extensive experience, provide qualified support in organizing funerals and related events at the Turaidas Morgue. For more information and 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 Riga City Funeral Service Morgue?
The morgue is open Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00; Monday–Friday 09:00–13:00. 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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