BURIAL · INTERMENT
Burial (interment) is the placing of the deceased in the ground at a cemetery — the most common form of funeral in Romania. It requires a burial plot (loc de veci), a burial permit (adeverință de înhumare), the preparation of the grave, and a religious service. We take care of the documents, transport, casket, and coordination, so the family does not carry every burden alone.
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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.
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.
A few documents are needed for burial. We obtain them on behalf of the family, on the basis of a simple letter of authority:
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.
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.
We coordinate the entire burial so the family does not have to chase documents and formalities:
Burial preserves a physical plot that can be visited and tended. Cremation 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 burial vs. cremation.
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 800 lei, while a new burial plot can cost between 3,000 and 30,000 lei depending on the cemetery. For guidance, see our general price guide and the guide how much does a funeral cost.
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.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
The certificatul de deces (death certificate) and the adeverință de înhumare (burial permit), both from Starea Civilă (the civil registry office), plus the deed of concession for the burial plot and the cemetery administration's agreement. We obtain them.
It is the document permitting burial, issued by Starea Civilă at the same time as the death certificate. Without it, the cemetery administration cannot approve the funeral.
No. Burial requires a concession plot. If the family does not have one, a new concession must be obtained from the cemetery administration. We help with this step too.
It depends on the casket, the services, and above all on the burial plot. A casket starts from 800 lei; a new plot can cost between 3,000 and 30,000 lei depending on the cemetery.
The grave is prepared by the cemetery's staff or by our team, before the cortège arrives. We coordinate this step with the cemetery administration.
Usually 2–3 days, during which the documents are obtained, the deceased is prepared, and the service and plot are arranged. A mortuary refrigerator allows a postponement if needed.
Only at authorised cemeteries and only with a concession plot. Each cemetery has its own rules on plot dimensions, the monument, and scheduling.
Burial places the deceased in the ground in a burial plot. Cremation reduces the body to ash, kept in an urn. The tradition of memorial gatherings remains the same for both.
Yes, over time, according to the cemetery's rules. A family plot can receive more than one person, through stacking or by placing the remains in an ossuary after 7 years.
No. The monument is usually erected some months later, after the ground has settled. Until then, a temporary wooden cross is used.
We coordinate the date, time, and location with the parish priest. The priest's fee is paid directly to the church, according to the parish's custom.
No. Any standard wooden casket is suitable for burial. The wood is chosen according to budget and tradition — from affordable pine to premium oak.
Yes. Lowering the casket into the grave is part of the ceremony, attended by the family and those close to the deceased, together with the priest, with prayers and the scattering of earth.
We obtain the documents, prepare the casket and the deceased, provide transport, and coordinate with the priest and the cemetery. The family does not travel to offices.
Yes. Our packages cover the burial services — casket, transport, preparation, formalities. A new burial plot is added separately, if the family does not already have one.
Yes, with a mortuary refrigerator, when the family needs more time — for relatives abroad or for scheduling. The body is kept in appropriate sanitary conditions.
Generally around two metres, in accordance with sanitary regulations and the cemetery's rules. For stacked plots, the depth is adjusted accordingly.
No. Burial takes place only at authorised cemeteries, under the law. Burial on private land is not permitted, for sanitary and legal reasons.
A simple grave is dug directly in the ground. A crypt is a concrete underground structure, which can hold several stacked plots and makes it easier to gather remains.
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