Organising a funeral, step by step
How to organise a funeral in Romania: a complete three-day plan, the paperwork, booking the church and cemetery, costs, and mistakes to avoid.
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Romanian funeral guides — plain answers for families here and abroad
Fifteen short guides in plain English — for families in Romania and abroad — covering the whole funeral process: what to do first, the paperwork, real costs, the state funeral aid, cremation and repatriation. If the death has just happened, start with [what to do first](/ghid/primii-pasi-dupa-deces/). Every number and procedure is checked against the official source (CNPP, ANPC, Romanian Law 102/2014, the DSP) and updated when the rules change.
AVAILABLE GUIDES
Guides that cover every situation we see
Someone has just died — here's what to do
What to do — and what not to do — in the first hours after a death in Romania. Who to call, which papers to find, the order that actually matters.
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What a Romanian funeral actually costs in 2026
Real 2026 prices for a Romanian funeral — casket, transport, ceremony, memorial meal. What the 9,192 RON state aid covers and what it doesn't.
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The 9,192 RON Romanian funeral aid — how to actually claim it
Plain-English guide to Romania's state funeral benefit: who qualifies, how to file by case type, and how the funeral home claims it for you.
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Every document you'll need after a death in Romania
Plain-English checklist of every paper needed for a Romanian funeral — what each one is for, who issues it, and which ones the funeral home handles.
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Burial or cremation in Romania — how families actually decide
Cost, ceremony, the Orthodox stance, what works for diaspora — burial and cremation in Romania compared side by side, in plain English.
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Bringing someone home to Romania — what to expect, step by step
Step-by-step: paperwork, mortuary passport, sealed casket, the Romanian consulate, flight or road transport. 3–14 days, €2,500–8,000 by country.
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The Romanian death certificate — how to obtain it
How to obtain a Romanian death certificate from the Civil Registry: the 3-day deadline, required documents, who can request it, and the cost.
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The mortuary passport — the document that allows transport across borders
The mortuary passport (laissez-passer): what it is, who issues it, when it's required for repatriation, and the documents needed for transport.
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Bereavement leave in Romania — how many paid days, and how to claim them
Paid bereavement leave in Romania: 3 days for spouse, child, parent or in-laws; 1 day for grandparents and siblings. Art. 152, Labour Code.
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The Romanian memorial calendar for 2026 — every date in one place
The 2026 dates for Romanian Orthodox memorial days: Winter Moși (February 14), Lent Saturdays, Paștele Blajinilor (April 20), Summer Moși (May 30).
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Baptist funeral: how the service works and what makes it different
How a Baptist funeral works: a pastor-led service with Scripture, hymns and prayer. No fixed-date memorials. How it differs from the Orthodox rite.
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Reformed funeral: how the Calvinist service works
How a Reformed (Calvinist) funeral works: a sober service with sermon and psalms, led by a pastor, common in Transylvania. No fixed-date memorials.
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Death of a person with a disability: which rights cease and what steps follow
When a person with a disability dies: which benefits cease, notifying the DGASPC, funeral aid based on insured status, and the personal care assistant.
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Funeral without next of kin: who arranges it and how
When someone dies without family: the primăria is responsible under Law 102/2014. Anyone may report it. If relatives appear, they may take over.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
How to use the guides
Which guide should I read first after a death in Romania?
Start with what to do first — it covers the first 24 hours: who certifies the death, what not to touch, which papers to find. Then move on to the funeral planning guide.
I live abroad. Do the guides cover bringing someone home to Romania?
Yes. The repatriation guide explains the mortuary passport, consulate steps and costs, and we handle the paperwork on the Romanian side.
Are the amounts in the guides up to date?
Yes. Figures — including the 9,192 RON state funeral aid for 2026 — are checked against the National Pension House (CNPP) and revised whenever the law changes.
Is the information valid everywhere in Romania?
Yes. The guides describe national law and procedure. Local details — cemeteries, response times — are on the Bucharest and Ilfov pages of the Romanian site.
If I read the guides, do I still need a funeral home?
The guides help you understand the process and avoid mistakes, but the paperwork, collection and ceremony still need organising. Call us with any question — the phone consultation is free.
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