WAKE ORGANISATION · SECTOR 5 · BUCHAREST

Wake organisation in Sector 5, Bucharest

For Sector 5, Bucharest, we organise wake organisation end-to-end — neighbourhoods, churches and cemeteries covered.

Updated: · Details verified for this locality.

About wake organisation in Sector 5

In Sector 5, practical differences are which institution handles your case. No difference for Sector 5.

Chapel arranged for a wake: catafalque, candles and flowers
Chapel arranged for a wake: catafalque, candles and flowers. Illustrative image.

The general explanation is on Wake organisation. Below: what changes depending on the locality.

Neighbourhoods covered in Sector 5

We organise across Sector 5 — home, chapel, church and cemetery. That is how we work in Sector 5 too.

A single vigil candle, close-up
A single vigil candle, close-up. Illustrative image.
  • Rahova
  • Ferentari
  • Cotroceni
  • 13 Septembrie
  • Giurgiului
  • Ghencea

Wake organisation in Sector 5 — local landmarks

The most requested church in Sector 5 is Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni”; for wake organisation we agree the time with the priest, then the procession to Tudor Vladimirescu. After the wake, the ceremony continues at Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu.

Home wake table with candles and a white cloth at night
Home wake table with candles and a white cloth at night. Illustrative image.

The wake can be held at home, in Sector 5, or at a chapel in Bucharest; we tell you on the phone what is realistic for that time and day. Scheduling for wake organisation 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.

The cemeteryStreetNotes
Cimitirul Tudor VladimirescuStr. Antiaeriană 10municipal cemetery
Cimitirul MăgureleȘos. București-Măgureleon the south-western edge
Cemeteries in and near Sector 5

Churches in Sector 5

Sector 5 has 38 churches, 33 of them Orthodox. The funeral 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 coordinate the service time with the priest and the transport to the cemetery.

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. We organise the ceremony according to the family's rite.

ParishDenominationLocation
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni”Romanian OrthodoxBulevardul Geniului 1
Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului” - SapiențeiRomanian Orthodox—
Biserica „Buna Vestire” - Schitul MaicilorRomanian Orthodox—
Biserica "Sfântul Elefterie Nou"Romanian OrthodoxStrada Sfântul Elefterie 1
Biserica "Sfântul Elefterie Vechi"Romanian OrthodoxStrada Sfântul Elefterie 15C
Biserica „Sfântul Ierarh Nicolae” - Mihai VodăRomanian OrthodoxStrada Sapienței 35
Biserica „Sfântul Ilie” - GorganiRomanian OrthodoxStrada Silfidelor 5
Biserica Bariera RahoveiOrthodox—
Biserica Caporal PredaOrthodoxStrada Caporal Preda
Biserica Mănăstirii AntimRomanian OrthodoxStrada Justiției 29
Biserica Ortodoxa de LemnOrthodox—
Biserica Ortodoxa Progresul 2Romanian Orthodox—
Biserica Ortodoxa Sf EcaterinaGreek Orthodox—
Biserica Ortodoxă "Acoperământul Maicii Domnului - Ferentari"Romanian OrthodoxDrumul Sânpaul 8
Biserica Ortodoxă "Bărbătescu Vechi"Romanian OrthodoxStrada Bărbătescu Vechi 1
Biserica Ortodoxă „Bumbăcari”Romanian OrthodoxStrada Toporași 70
Biserica Ortodoxă „Sf. M. Mc. Gheorghe și Ier. Iosif cel Nou de la Partoș”Romanian OrthodoxStrada Progresului
Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Spiridon Vechi"Romanian OrthodoxPiața Națiunile Unite 5-7
Biserica Ortodoxă "Toți Sfinții Români"Romanian OrthodoxAleea Sălaj 4
Biserica Ortodoxă "Vovidenia"Romanian OrthodoxStrada Garoafei 56
Biserica Ortodoxă Ghencea – Nașterea DomnuluiRomanian OrthodoxStrada Mărgeanului 107
Biserica Ortodoxă Spirea NouăRomanian OrthodoxStrada Puișor 59
Biserica Ortodoxă Tudor Vladimirescu - RahovaRomanian OrthodoxStrada Mărgeanului 6
Biserica Sf. Vasile cel Mare și Sf. IlieRomanian OrthodoxStrada Floare de Gheață 1
Biserica Sfânta TreimeRomanian OrthodoxCalea 13 Septembrie 211
Biserica Sfântul Dimitrie Izvorâtorul de MirRomanian Orthodox—
Biserica Sfinții ApostoliRomanian OrthodoxStrada Sfinții Apostoli 1
Capela Ortodoxă „Ghencea Militar II”Romanian Orthodox—
Capela Ortodoxă „Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe”Romanian OrthodoxStrada Mihail Cioranu
Capela Ortodoxă a Spitalului Universitar de UrgențăRomanian OrthodoxBulevardul Eroii Sanitari
Catedrala NaționalăRomanian OrthodoxCalea 13 Septembrie
Mănăstirea AntimRomanian OrthodoxStrada Justiției 29
Paraclisul Catedralei Mântuirii NeamuluiRomanian OrthodoxCalea 13 Septembrie
Biserica baptistă „Providența”BaptistStrada Talazului 16
Biserica Greco-Catolică AcvilaGreek CatholicStrada Sirenelor 39
Biserica lui Isus Hristos a Sfinților din Zilele din UrmăChristianȘoseaua Panduri 16-18
Biserica Penticostală FiladelfiaPentecostal—
Biserica Reformată București 2ChristianȘoseaua Viilor 97
Churches in Sector 5 — all denominations Source: OpenStreetMap, checked September 2026. Service times are confirmed with the parish.

Wake organisation in neighbouring sectors

Natural beeswax wake candles, grouped
Natural beeswax wake candles, grouped. Illustrative image.

KEY FACTS

The numbers that matter here

CEMETERIES · SECTOR 5

Cemeteries used from Sector 5Tudor VladimirescuMăgurele

● municipal · ● confessional/private. Source: ACCU.

IN MOTION

A few quiet seconds

Illustrative (generated) video: the exterior of a small house with lit windows at dusk.
Illustrative (generated) video: a home chapel at night, candles around a stand.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

What callers ask us

  • Which church holds the service in Sector 5, in Ghencea?

    Usually at Biserica „Adormirea Maicii Domnului - Cotroceni” (Bulevardul Geniului 1) or at the family's parish — Sector 5 has 38 churches. We agree the time with the priest and bring the coffin on time.

  • Do you also arrange the procession to the cemetery in Sector 5, in Ghencea?

    At Cimitirul Tudor Vladimirescu, with the procession organised by us.

  • Do you help with wake organisation in Sector 5?

    Yes — wake organisation for families in Sector 5. Neighbourhoods are on this page; call us and we explain the next steps.

  • How quickly can you help with wake organisation in Sector 5?

    Usually the same day, by phone. Call us and we explain the documents and steps that apply to your case.

  • Will you come to any area of Sector 5 for wake organisation?

    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 13 Septembrie, Sector 5, with wake organisation?

    Yes — 13 Septembrie 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 Măgurele for wake organisation in Sector 5?

    Yes. Cimitirul Măgurele (Șos. București-Măgurele) is one of the cemeteries families in Sector 5 use often; we handle wake organisation there regardless of cemetery administration.

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