About memorial services in Sector 5
In Sector 5, practical differences are which church or cemetery holds the service. No difference for Sector 5.
For the complete procedure, see Memorial services; this page covers the local details.
MEMORIAL SERVICES · SECTOR 5 · BUCHAREST
Memorial services in Sector 5, Bucharest
For Sector 5, Bucharest, we organise memorial services end-to-end — church, cemetery and the memorial meal included.
Updated: · Details verified for this locality.
Neighbourhoods covered in Sector 5
We organise memorial services for families across Sector 5 — at the parish church, at the cemetery, at home or at a restaurant. That is how we work in Sector 5 too.
- Rahova
- Ferentari
- Cotroceni
- 13 Septembrie
- Giurgiului
- Ghencea
Memorial services in Sector 5 — local landmarks
The most requested church in Sector 5 is Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni”; for the memorial service we speak with the priest and bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles for the time of the service. Remembrance at the grave is held at Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu or at the cemetery where the person is buried; we prepare what is needed for the service beforehand.
We bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the alms packages home, to the church or to the cemetery — in Ghencea, Rahova or anywhere in Sector 5. Scheduling for memorial services is done by phone, at a time that suits you.
What is specific in Sector 5
We reach all neighbourhoods: Rahova, Ferentari, Cotroceni, 13 Septembrie, Giurgiului, Ghencea.
Cemeteries
Main cemeteries for Sector 5: Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu, Cimitirul Măgurele.
| Cemetery | Street | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu | Str. Antiaeriană 10 | municipal cemetery |
| Cimitirul Măgurele | Șos. București-Măgurele | on the south-western edge |
Churches in Sector 5
Sector 5 has 38 churches, 33 of them Orthodox. The memorial service is usually held at the family's parish — most often Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni”, Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” - Sapienței, Biserica „Buna Vestire” - Schitul Maicilor and Biserica "Sfântul Elefterie Nou". We agree the day and time with the priest and bring the koliva, ritual bread and candles.
Other denominations: Biserica baptistă „Providența” (Baptist), Biserica Greco-Catolică Acvila (Greek Catholic), Biserica lui Isus Hristos a Sfinților din Zilele din Urmă (Christian) and Biserica Penticostală Filadelfia (Pentecostal) and others in the table. The remembrance follows the family's rite.
| Parish | Denomination | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni” | Romanian Orthodox | Bulevardul Geniului 1 |
| Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” - Sapienței | Romanian Orthodox | — |
| Biserica „Buna Vestire” - Schitul Maicilor | Romanian Orthodox | — |
| Biserica "Sfântul Elefterie Nou" | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Sfântul Elefterie 1 |
| Biserica "Sfântul Elefterie Vechi" | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Sfântul Elefterie 15C |
| Biserica „Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae” - Mihai Vodă | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Sapienței 35 |
| Biserica „Sfântul Ilie” - Gorgani | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Silfidelor 5 |
| Biserica Bariera Rahovei | Orthodox | — |
| Biserica Caporal Preda | Orthodox | Strada Caporal Preda |
| Biserica Mănăstirii Antim | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Justiției 29 |
| Biserica Ortodoxa de Lemn | Orthodox | — |
| Biserica Ortodoxa Progresul 2 | Romanian Orthodox | — |
| Biserica Ortodoxa Sf Ecaterina | Greek Orthodox | — |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Acoperământul Maicii Domnului - Ferentari" | Romanian Orthodox | Drumul Sânpaul 8 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Bărbătescu Vechi" | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Bărbătescu Vechi 1 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă „Bumbăcari” | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Toporași 70 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă „Sf. M. Mc. Gheorghe și Ier. Iosif cel Nou de la Partoș” | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Progresului |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Spiridon Vechi" | Romanian Orthodox | Piața Națiunile Unite 5-7 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Toți Sfinții Români" | Romanian Orthodox | Aleea Sălaj 4 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Vovidenia" | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Garoafei 56 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Ghencea – Nașterea Domnului | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Mărgeanului 107 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Spirea Nouă | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Puișor 59 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Tudor Vladimirescu - Rahova | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Mărgeanului 6 |
| Biserica Sf. Vasile cel Mare și Sf. Ilie | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Floare de Gheață 1 |
| Biserica Sfânta Treime | Romanian Orthodox | Calea 13 Septembrie 211 |
| Biserica Sfântul Dimitrie Izvorâtorul de Mir | Romanian Orthodox | — |
| Biserica Sfinții Apostoli | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Sfinții Apostoli 1 |
| Capela Ortodoxă „Ghencea Militar II” | Romanian Orthodox | — |
| Capela Ortodoxă „Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe” | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Mihail Cioranu |
| Capela Ortodoxă a Spitalului Universitar de Urgență | Romanian Orthodox | Bulevardul Eroii Sanitari |
| Catedrala Națională | Romanian Orthodox | Calea 13 Septembrie |
| Mănăstirea Antim | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Justiției 29 |
| Paraclisul Catedralei Mântuirii Neamului | Romanian Orthodox | Calea 13 Septembrie |
| Biserica baptistă „Providența” | Baptist | Strada Talazului 16 |
| Biserica Greco-Catolică Acvila | Greek Catholic | Strada Sirenelor 39 |
| Biserica lui Isus Hristos a Sfinților din Zilele din Urmă | Christian | Șoseaua Panduri 16-18 |
| Biserica Penticostală Filadelfia | Pentecostal | — |
| Biserica Reformată București 2 | Christian | Șoseaua Viilor 97 |
Memorial meal packages in Sector 5
Memorial-service packages include coliva, colaci bread, wine and candles, prepared for church at 3, 9 and 40 days and at one year. We tell you on the phone what is included and what is billed separately for Sector 5. Details and prices: Memorial meal packages.
Memorial services in neighbouring sectors
Related services in Sector 5
All services for Sector 5 are on the sector page; full Bucharest coverage on the Bucharest hub.
Guides and related pages
For the full procedure (not sector-specific), see memorial services — national guide. For Bucharest: memorial services in Bucharest and funeral services Sector 5. Hub: funeral services Bucharest.
AT A GLANCE
The numbers that matter here
CALENDARUL POMENIRILOR
CEMETERIES · SECTOR 5
● municipal · ● confessional/private. Source: ACCU.
IN MOTION
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
What callers ask us
Which church can the memorial service be held at in Sector 5, in Ghencea?
Usually at the family's parish — Sector 5 has 38 churches, including Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni” (Bulevardul Geniului 1). The time is agreed with the priest; we bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles on time.
Do you bring the koliva and the ritual bread to the cemetery too, in Sector 5, in Ghencea?
Yes. The priest can hold the remembrance service at the grave — at Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu or at the cemetery where the person is buried. We bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles there.
Where do you deliver the alms packages in Sector 5, in Ghencea?
At home, at the church or at the cemetery, anywhere in Sector 5. We agree the number of packages and what they contain by phone, based on how many people you expect.
Do you help with memorial services in Sector 5?
Yes — memorial services for families in Sector 5. Neighbourhoods are on this page; call us and we explain the next steps.
How far ahead should we book memorial services in Sector 5?
A few days before the date agreed with the priest, so we can prepare everything in time. If the date is very close, call us and we see what can still be done.
Will you come to any area of Sector 5 for memorial services?
Yes, if it is in Sector 5. We cover: Rahova, Ferentari, Cotroceni, 13 Septembrie, Giurgiului, Ghencea. Tell us your neighbourhood on the phone and we work out the next steps and the day together.
Do you help families in Rahova, Sector 5, with memorial services?
Yes — Rahova is in Sector 5. We cover all neighbourhoods listed on this page; call us and we work out the next steps together.
Do you work at Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu for memorial services in Sector 5?
Yes. Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu (Str. Antiaeriană 10) is one of the cemeteries families in Sector 5 use often; we handle memorial services there regardless of cemetery administration.
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