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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Romanian funeral guides — plain answers for families here and abroad
Short guides written in plain English — for families in Romania and for our diaspora — walking you through each piece of the funeral process. Every number and procedure is checked against the official source (CNPP, ANPC, Romanian Law 102/2014, the DSP) and updated when the rules change. Read them before you need them, or while you're in the middle of arranging things.
AVAILABLE GUIDES
Guides that cover every situation we see
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, the exact file by case type, mistakes that delay payment, 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 depending on 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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Paid bereavement leave under Romanian labour law: 3 working days for a spouse, child, parent, or in-laws; 1 day for grandparents and siblings. Article 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 memorial Saturdays, Paștele Blajinilor (April 20), Summer Moși (May 30).
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