Transportation of the deceased to the morgue – Who to call and what to do?
The loss of a loved one is an emotionally difficult time, but it is important to know what steps to take and how to properly organize the transportation of the deceased to the morgue.
In this article, we will explain what to do in the first few hours and what information will be required by the funeral home 👇
Confirmation of death
Before organizing transportation, official confirmation of death must be obtained.
If death occurred at home due to natural causes:
Call the Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) at 113 or contact the deceased’s family doctor.
If an emergency medical team (NMPD) arrives and confirms death, they will issue a death certificate 👇
With this certificate and the deceased’s passport, you must visit the family doctor, who will issue a certificate of cause of death.
If the emergency medical team does not arrive – in this case, it is necessary to contact the funeral home to arrange transportation of the deceased to the morgue.
If the ambulance team did not arrive at the call
If death occurred in a hospital:
The hospital staff will notify the relatives and provide the necessary documents.In this case, you do not need to visit the family doctor, as the hospital doctor will issue the cause of death certificate.
If death occurred under unknown or violent circumstances:
Immediately call the police (110) and the emergency medical service (113).
The police may order an autopsy, and the deceased will be sent to the forensic morgue.
Contacting the Funeral Home
Once the death has been confirmed, the next step is organizing transportation of the deceased to the morgue.
Our funeral home provides transportation of the deceased 24/7 (00-24) throughout Latvia.
Contact us to arrange transportation:
We provide respectful and professional service.
Information to provide to the funeral home when calling
To ensure the transportation is carried out quickly and accurately, the funeral home will need the following information:
- Full name of the deceased
- Place of death (home address, hospital, etc.)
- Weight and height of the deceased, this is necessary for choosing the appropriate equipment and transport vehicle
- Whether a cause of death certificate has been issued
- Contact details of a relative for further communication
Transportation Process
The funeral home arranges transportation in accordance with all sanitary and legal regulations.
Transportation is carried out using specialized vehicles equipped with cooling systems.
A professional team ensures respectful handling and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
What Happens After the Deceased Is Transported to the Morgue?
Registration of the death with the registry office.
Obtaining the death certificate – this document is necessary for organizing the funeral.
Organizing the traditional burials or cremation:
- Planning the burial site and farewell ceremony.
- Selecting funeral supplies.
- Handling all necessary documentation.
Our team is ready to take care of everything, ensuring a professional and respectful approach to each case.
Addresses of our funeral home branches
We are available in several locations in Riga and Jurmala for your convenience:
- Latgales iela 108, Rīga
- Zolitūdes iela 34-K1, Rīga
- Biķernieku iela 35, Rīga
- Emmas iela 14, Rīga
- Nometņu iela 9, Jūrmala
The team of our funeral home will help organize the entire process, ensuring a respectful and professional approach to each client.
Conclusion
Transportation of the deceased to the morgue is the first and most important step in organizing a funeral. To avoid unnecessary distress, it is important to act systematically and follow the correct procedure.
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Data edited on: 31. March 2025.
