What burial is
Burial is the placing of the deceased in the ground at an authorised cemetery, in a concession plot. It is the traditional form of funeral in Romania, alongside the modern alternative of cremation services.
Burial takes place in a casket, after the deceased has been prepared and a religious service has been held. The plot remains with the family, through the concession, and can be tended and visited in the years to come.
Documents required for burial
A few documents are needed for burial. We obtain them on behalf of the family, on the basis of a simple letter of authority:
- The certificatul de deces (death certificate) — issued by Starea Civilă (the civil registry office), on the basis of the certificatul constatator
- The adeverință de înhumare (burial permit) — also issued by Starea Civilă, at the same time as the death certificate
- The deed of concession for the burial plot — proof that the family holds the right to the plot
- The cemetery administration's agreement — for the date and time of burial
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| DocumentCertificatul de deces (death certificate) | What it is forIssued by Starea Civilă, on the basis of the certificatul constatator |
| DocumentAdeverință de înhumare (burial permit) | What it is forIssued by Starea Civilă with the death certificate; permits the burial |
| DocumentDeed of concession | What it is forProof that the family holds the right to the burial plot |
| DocumentCemetery administration's agreement | What it is forSets the date and time of the burial |
We obtain them on behalf of the family, on the basis of a simple letter of authority.
The burial plot
Burial takes place in a concession plot. If the family already has a plot, burial is arranged there; if not, a new concession must be obtained from the cemetery administration.
The cost and availability of plots vary considerably from cemetery to cemetery. For details on obtaining, maintaining, and the types of plots available, see the page on burial plots.
Grave preparation and the ceremony
The grave is prepared by the cemetery's staff or by our team, before the cortège arrives. At the cemetery, the casket is lowered into the grave after the religious rite.
The priest conducts the funeral service, earth is scattered over the casket, and prayers are said. Details about lowering and handling the casket are on the dedicated page.
What our burial service includes
We coordinate the entire burial so the family does not have to chase documents and formalities:
- Obtaining the documents — certificatul de deces and adeverința de înhumare
- The casket and preparation of the deceased
- Transport to the church and to the cemetery
- Coordination with the priest and the cemetery administration
- Lowering and handling the casket
- The wreath, candles, and accessories, on request
Burial or cremation
Burial preserves a physical plot that can be visited and tended. cremation services is generally more affordable, as it avoids the cost of a new burial plot and a monument.
The tradition of memorial gatherings (pomeni/parastase) is the same for both. For a full comparison of costs and customs, see the guide the comparison guide.
What burial costs
The cost of a burial brings together several elements: the casket, preparation, transport, the religious service, and the burial plot. The largest single cost is usually a new plot and the monument.
A casket starts from 990 lei, while a new burial plot can cost between 3,000 and 30,000 lei depending on the cemetery. For guidance, see our pricing page and the guide cost breakdown.
Who handles everything
The family calls us, signs a simple letter of authority, and we take care of the documents, casket, transport, and coordination. You do not travel to offices or negotiate with institutions.
We answer day and night. For a no-obligation conversation, call us or ask for a quote for funeral packages that include burial.