PRICES · CREMATION
Cremation generally costs between 4,000 and 6,000 lei for a complete package — less than a traditional funeral. The cost includes the crematorium fee, preparation of the deceased, a compatible coffin, the urn, and transport.
The cost of cremation brings together several elements: the fee paid to the crematorium, preparation of the deceased, a compatible lightweight wooden coffin, the urn, and transport. A complete package combines all of these at a lower price than a burial with a new plot.
The main difference from burial is that you no longer need a new plot and a monument — costs that can far exceed the rest. For the full comparison, see cremation vs. burial.
Romania has a small number of licensed crematoria: in Bucharest (Cenușa, in Vitan-Bârzești), in Cluj-Napoca (Pro Ignis), and in Oradea (Phoenix). For many families, transport to the crematorium is therefore part of the cost.
The crematorium fee is paid separately from funeral services and differs from one crematorium to another. We coordinate the scheduling and paperwork so that the family does not have to deal with formalities. See also the cremation package.
PRICE TABLE · INDICATIVE
| Component | Detail | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crematorium fee | The cremation process itself | 1,000–1,800 lei |
| Compatible coffin | Lightweight wood, no metal | 600–1,200 lei |
| Preparation of the deceased | Washing and dressing | 400–850 lei |
| Urn | Classic wooden (included in package) | 200–600 lei |
| Transport to crematorium | Depending on distance | from 600 lei |
| Complete package | All of the above | 4,000–6,000 lei |
The crematorium fee is the first variable, as it differs among the few crematoria in the country. The distance to the crematorium also affects transport costs, especially for families from other cities.
The type of ceremony matters. A simple cremation without an extended wake costs less. A service with a chapel, flowers, and a full ceremony pushes the cost toward the upper limit.
The chosen urn influences the final price. The classic model is included in the package; a premium urn in marble or bronze is added separately. See urn prices.
Cremation is generally more affordable than a traditional burial. The major costs of a new plot and a monument are absent — costs that alone can exceed 10,000 lei.
On the other hand, the tradition of memorial services remains exactly the same — the moments from 3 days to 7 years are observed identically, whether you choose cremation or burial. The only difference is in the service itself.
For those who are insured or retired, the funeral benefit can fully cover the cremation package. The family's effective out-of-pocket cost can therefore be zero.
We coordinate the crematorium scheduling, preparation of the deceased, transport, and paperwork. The family does not deal with formalities or travel to offices.
After cremation, the urn is handed over to the family together with the certificate. We advise on whether you wish to keep it at home, place it in a columbarium, or scatter the ashes.
For step-by-step details, see the cremation page and the general rates page.
TRANSPARENCY · WHAT'S IN THE PRICE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A complete cremation generally costs between 4,000 and 6,000 lei in 2026. The cost includes the crematorium fee, a compatible coffin, preparation of the deceased, the urn, and transport.
Usually yes. The major costs of a new plot and a monument are absent — costs that can exceed 10,000 lei. The remaining services are similar.
The crematorium fee is generally between 1,000 and 1,800 lei and differs from one crematorium to another. It is paid separately from the funeral services.
A small number of licensed crematoria are in operation: in Bucharest (Vitan-Bârzești), in Cluj-Napoca, and in Oradea. For other cities, transport is included in the cost.
Yes. The classic wooden urn is included in the cremation package. A premium model in marble or bronze is priced separately.
Yes. For insured or retired individuals, the funeral benefit can fully cover the cremation package. We help with the assignment paperwork.
A lightweight wooden coffin with no metal components, so it burns cleanly. Spruce and poplar are the standard woods accepted by crematoria.
The cremation itself takes a few hours. Including scheduling and paperwork, the entire process generally fits within a few days of the death.
Yes. A wake and a service — at a chapel or at the crematorium — can be arranged before the cremation. This pushes the cost toward the upper limit.
The urn can be kept at home, placed in a columbarium niche at the cemetery, or buried in an existing plot. Scattering the ashes is also an option. We will advise you based on the family's wishes.
Our rates are final. The company is not a VAT payer, so no percentage is added. The crematorium fee is invoiced separately by the crematorium.
Yes. The tradition of memorial services remains the same — the moments from 3 days to 7 years are observed identically, just as with burial. Only the service itself is shorter.
At some crematoria, the family may be present for a short farewell ceremony before the cremation. The rules differ from one crematorium to another; we find out at the time of scheduling.
Yes. An urn with ashes can be transported to another country, with the cremation certificate and the required accompanying documents. We help with the paperwork for transport.
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