If your loved one died at home
Ask the doctor how to obtain the medical certificate of cause of death. Once the death has been confirmed, you can arrange transport of the deceased and the next organisational steps with the funeral home.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR FAMILIES
Someone has died. What should you do next?
Once a loved one has died and the death has been confirmed, we will help you understand the next steps: documents, transport of the deceased and farewell arrangements. Start with one conversation.
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THE FIRST STEP
Where should you start after a loved one dies?
We will discuss what has already been arranged and how we can help.
If your loved one died in an institution
The staff will explain how to obtain the documents and arrange release of the deceased. We will then help coordinate transport and burial or cremation.
If you do not know how to arrange a farewell
Tell us where the deceased is, which documents are available and your family’s wishes. We will explain the options, agree on the scope of work and clarify costs.
CLEAR ARRANGEMENTS
What can the funeral home help arrange?
- 01
A clear plan of action
We will discuss your situation and the next steps.
- 02
Help with documents
We will explain which documents are needed and agree on help with registering the death.
- 03
Transport of the deceased
We will agree on the location, time and conditions of transport.
- 04
Farewell arrangements
We will discuss burial or cremation, the ceremony, funeral products and total costs.
DOCUMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Essentials first. We will discuss the rest.
We can discuss transport, help with documents, burial or cremation. You do not need every answer before making the first call.
Document guidePrepare these if available
- Medical certificate of cause of death
- Your identity document
- The deceased’s identity document
- Contact person’s phone number and location
Information checked on 08.09.2026. · Riga: death registration
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Frequently asked questions
If your question is not covered here, contact us.
Ask your questionWhen should I contact a funeral home?
Once the death has been confirmed, you can call to discuss further arrangements. Tell us where the deceased is and which documents you have received. The funeral home helps coordinate transport, documents and the farewell; the medical certificate is issued by a healthcare professional or institution.
What if I have not decided on the farewell?
For the first conversation, simply tell us about the situation. We can discuss the ceremony and services step by step.
Support in Riga and the surrounding area
We help arrange farewells, paperwork and transport of the deceased. Choose the area where support is needed.
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We will help with the next steps in making arrangements.
Once the medical matters have been clarified, we can discuss transport, documents and farewell arrangements.