CREMATION · BUCHAREST
Cremation in Bucharest, available 24/7 in all six sectors. Choose a sector below for neighbourhoods, cemeteries and estimated timing — or call us directly.
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Cremation takes place at a licensed crematorium; in Bucharest this is Vitan-Bârzești.
We offer cremation in all six sectors, day and night. Our office is in Sector 2; teams travel across the city. Service details: cremation — guide.
You do not need every document or cemetery name upfront: on the phone we confirm the sector, estimate timing and list the papers for your situation.
Choose the sector where the death occurred or where the cemetery is. Each sector page lists covered neighbourhoods, cemeteries and estimated collection time.
| Sector | Emergency (estimate) | Crematorium |
|---|---|---|
| Sector 1 | 50–90 min | 13–18 km · 35–50 min |
| Sector 2 | 30–60 min | 9–14 km · 25–40 min |
| Sector 3 | 40–75 min | 4–9 km · 15–25 min |
| Sector 4 | 45–80 min | 2–6 km · 10–15 min |
| Sector 5 | 50–90 min | 8–12 km · 25–35 min |
| Sector 6 | 55–95 min | 12–17 km · 35–50 min |
Tell us the neighbourhood (Pipera, Dristor, Rahova, Militari…): we point you to the right sector. Examples:
Bucharest's only human crematorium is at Vitan-Bârzești. We book the slot, arrange hearse transport and hand over the urn. Sectors 3 and 4 are closest; from Sector 1 or 6 the journey may take longer depending on traffic.
After cremation the urn can stay at home, in a columbarium or on a burial plot. See also cremation urns in Bucharest.
Call 0739 592 835: a colleague listens, confirms sector and neighbourhood, then estimates collection or delivery. You keep the same contact until the end — no hand-offs between operators.
If you have not chosen burial or cremation yet, we explain the difference briefly and link to the national guide. Base costs start at the essential package (4,900 RON); state funeral aid for an insured person is 9,192 RON (2026).
An essential package starts at 4,900 RON. See all packages, funeral allowance or the cost calculator. Local hub: funeral services Bucharest.
If you are in Ilfov (Voluntari, Otopeni, Popești-Leordeni), start at the Ilfov hub — same teams, different distances.
AT A GLANCE
SECTORS · DISTANCE TO CREMATORIUM
Crematoriul Vitan-Bârzești (Sector 4) serves the whole city. Indicative distances.
PACKAGES · PRICES
Indicative prices, identical across Bucharest.
FUNERAL ALLOWANCE · 2026
The essential package fits within the allowance — the funeral can be fully covered.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Yes — cremation in all six sectors, 24/7. Details on the national hub. Pick a sector above for neighbourhoods, cemeteries and timing.
By place of death or chosen cemetery. On the phone we confirm the sector for cremation — you do not need to memorise every neighbourhood.
Depends on sector and traffic. The sector page shows an estimate for cremation; we confirm a realistic window on the phone.
Sector 2, 12 Str. Arh. Alexandru Zagoritz. Teams for cremation travel city-wide — you do not have to visit the office.
Yes — Ilfov too for cremation. See the Ilfov hub or call directly.
No. For cremation, most steps are handled by phone and on site (home, hospital, cemetery). Visit only if you want to see models or sign papers in person.
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