About memorial services in Chitila
In Chitila, practical differences are which church or cemetery holds the service. No difference for Chitila.
The general explanation is on Memorial services. Below: what changes depending on the locality.
MEMORIAL SERVICES · CHITILA · ILFOV
Memorial services in Chitila, Ilfov
In Chitila, Ilfov, memorial services arranged around the date set with the priest. We cover all zones in Chitila (Centru, Gara Chitila, zona DN1). Civil-status papers are handled at the local town hall. Call anytime for a written offer.
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Memorial services in Chitila: how it works
The most requested church in Chitila is Biserica "Sfântul Prooroc Ioan Botezătorul" - Chitila I; for the memorial service we speak with the priest and bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles for the time of the service. Remembrance at the grave is held at Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila II” or at the cemetery where the person is buried; we prepare what is needed for the service beforehand.
We bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the alms packages home, to the church or to the cemetery — in Centru, Gara Chitila or anywhere in Chitila. Scheduling for memorial services is done by phone, at a time that suits you.
Zones covered in Chitila
We work with families in Chitila, Ilfov county for memorial services. Tell us your zone on the phone. Town hub: Chitila.
- Centru
- Gara Chitila
- zona DN1
What is specific in Chitila
Town north-west of Bucharest, between Bucureștii Noi and Mogoșoaia. That is how we work in Chitila, Ilfov, too.
Short cross-city routes; Griviței–Chitila corridor can slow at peak. We reach all zones: Centru, Gara Chitila, zona DN1.
Cemeteries
Main cemeteries for Chitila: Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila II”, Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila I”, Cimitirul Ortodox Rudeni.
| Cemetery | Street | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila II” | Chitila, Ilfov | confessional cemetery |
| Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila I” | Chitila, Ilfov | confessional cemetery |
| Cimitirul Ortodox Rudeni | Chitila, Ilfov | confessional cemetery |
Churches in Chitila
Chitila has 4 churches, 3 of them Orthodox. The memorial service is usually held at the family's parish — most often Biserica "Sfântul Prooroc Ioan Botezătorul" - Chitila I, Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe" - Chitila II and Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Mihail și Gavril. We agree the day and time with the priest and bring the koliva, ritual bread and candles.
Other denominations: Biserica Penticostală Golgota Chitila (Pentecostal). The remembrance follows the family's rite.
| Parish | Denomination | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Biserica "Sfântul Prooroc Ioan Botezătorul" - Chitila I | Romanian Orthodox | Intrarea Ion Olteanu 4 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe" - Chitila II | Romanian Orthodox | Strada Ana Ipătescu 38 |
| Biserica Ortodoxă Sfinții Mihail și Gavril | Romanian Orthodox | Șoseaua Banatului 18 |
| Biserica Penticostală Golgota Chitila | Pentecostal | — |
Memorial meal packages in Chitila
Memorial-service packages include coliva, colaci bread, wine and candles, prepared for church at 3, 9 and 40 days and at one year. We tell you on the phone what is included and what is billed separately for Chitila. Details and prices: Memorial meal packages.
Memorial services in neighbouring Ilfov towns
Other services in Chitila
Guides and related pages
The full procedure is on memorial services; the county page is Memorial services Ilfov; the town page is Chitila.
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CEMETERIES · CHITILA
● communal/municipal · ● confessional/private. Source: OpenStreetMap and town halls; opening hours to be confirmed with the cemetery office.
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Questions we hear most often
Can you speak with the priest at Biserica "Sfântul Prooroc Ioan Botezătorul" - Chitila I for the memorial service, near Chitila railway station?
Usually at the family's parish — Chitila has 4 churches, including Biserica "Sfântul Prooroc Ioan Botezătorul" - Chitila I (Intrarea Ion Olteanu 4). The time is agreed with the priest; we bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles on time.
Do you bring the koliva and the ritual bread to the cemetery too, in Chitila, near Chitila railway station?
Yes. The priest can hold the remembrance service at the grave — at Cimitirul Ortodox „Chitila II” or at the cemetery where the person is buried. We bring the koliva, the ritual bread and the candles there.
Where do you deliver the alms packages in Chitila, near Chitila railway station?
At home, at the church or at the cemetery, anywhere in Chitila. We agree the number of packages and what they contain by phone, based on how many people you expect.
Do you cover all zones in Chitila for memorial services?
Yes — Centru, Gara Chitila, zona DN1. Tell us your zone by phone and we work out the steps together.
Do you help with memorial services in Chitila?
Yes — memorial services for families in Chitila. Zones are on this page; call us and we explain the next steps. Families in Chitila get the same as anywhere else we cover.
How far ahead should we book memorial services in Chitila?
A few days before the date agreed with the priest, so we can prepare everything in time. If the date is very close, call us and we see what can still be done. Call us from Chitila and we work out the steps and the day together.
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