Funeral Services in Ostrava — A Guide for the Bereaved

Introduction

We understand that you are going through one of the most difficult periods of your life. The loss of a loved one brings not only deep sorrow but also a number of practical matters that need to be addressed in a short time. We have prepared this guide so that you can navigate Ostrava's funeral services as easily as possible and focus on what matters most — being with your loved ones.

Ostrava, with approximately 290,000 inhabitants, is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region (Moravskoslezský kraj). The city has a complete funeral infrastructure — from a crematorium with ceremonial halls through dozens of cemeteries to a number of funeral homes with long-standing traditions. In this article, we provide you with an independent overview of what Ostrava offers in the field of funeral services: where the crematorium and main cemeteries are located, what costs you can expect and how to choose a funeral service to entrust with the farewell for your loved one.

Whether you live in Ostrava or are arranging a funeral from a distance, this guide will help you through the entire process step by step. If you are looking for more general information about organising a funeral across the Czech Republic, we recommend our article How to Arrange a Funeral in the Czech Republic. Many Ostrava families today create a digital memorial page alongside a traditional farewell, where loved ones can share photographs and memories regardless of distance.

Funeral Services in Ostrava — Overview

As the third largest Czech city, Ostrava offers a wide network of funeral services — from traditional funeral homes with over a century of history to modern providers with online booking. Most Ostrava funeral services provide round-the-clock transport of the deceased and a complete service from receiving the body through to the ceremony itself.

Types of Funeral Services in Ostrava

In Ostrava, you can choose between several types of providers:

Traditional funeral homes — These include, for example, Concordia, a funeral service with a tradition dating back to 1889, making it one of the oldest funeral services in the region. These establishments offer a personal approach, extensive experience and usually their own facilities such as ceremonial halls or cooling rooms.

Krematorium Ostrava, a. s. — In addition to cremation itself, it also offers complete funeral services including ceremony arrangements, floral decorations and other accompanying services. It is a joint-stock company operating the crematorium directly within the grounds of the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery).

Modern online funeral services — The Ostrava market also includes providers with transparent online price lists and the option to arrange a funeral via the internet. This approach can be particularly practical for families arranging a funeral from a distance.

Service Availability

Most Ostrava funeral services offer round-the-clock transport of the deceased — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Death can occur at any time and transport needs to be arranged without unnecessary delay. The actual funeral arrangements and administrative matters are usually handled on working days, but initial contact and transport are available around the clock.

Krematorium Ostrava (Ostrava Crematorium)

Cremation is the most common form of funeral in the Czech Republic — approximately 80–85% of families choose it. Krematorium Ostrava, a. s. provides cremation for the entire region and offers a dignified farewell in several ceremonial halls. The crematorium is located within the grounds of the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery) in Slezská Ostrava.

Key Information About the Crematorium

Ceremonial Halls

Krematorium Ostrava has two ceremonial halls for farewells of different sizes:

In addition to the ceremonial halls at the crematorium, it is possible to hold a funeral ceremony in the ceremonial hall at the Vítkovický hřbitov (Vítkovice Cemetery), operated by the Apolon Idea funeral service, or in churches and chapels throughout Ostrava.

Types of Farewell at the Crematorium

Krematorium Ostrava offers several forms of farewell:

• Funeral ceremony in the large hall — A full ceremony with music, a speech by a speaker or minister, floral decorations and optional additional programme.
• Funeral ceremony in the small hall — An intimate farewell in a smaller circle, suitable for families who prefer a more personal atmosphere.
• Farewell in the closest family circle — Only the nearest relatives, a short and personal ceremony.
• Cremation without a ceremony — Cremation without a funeral ceremony. The family collects the urn at an agreed date.

Main Cemeteries in Ostrava

Ostrava has more than 30 cemeteries spread across its individual city districts. The administration of most cemeteries is handled by the respective city districts through their cemetery administration departments. The largest Ostrava cemetery is the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery) in Slezská Ostrava with an area of 26.8 hectares.

Overview of Main Cemeteries

Important: Poruba, although one of the most populous city districts of Ostrava (over 60,000 inhabitants), does not yet have its own full-scale cemetery. Residents of Poruba most commonly use the cemetery in Svinov or the Ústřední hřbitov in Slezská Ostrava. The city of Poruba is planning to expand cemetery capacity near the Svinov cemetery.

How to Obtain a Burial Plot

If you wish to have a traditional earth burial or to place an urn in a grave, you will need to lease a burial plot at the relevant cemetery. The procedure is as follows:

1. Contact the cemetery administration of the relevant city district. For the Ústřední hřbitov, this is the Cemetery Administration Department of ÚMO Slezská Ostrava.
2. Choose a burial plot — The administration will offer you available plots at your chosen cemetery.
3. Sign a lease agreement — Burial plots are leased for a fixed term (usually a minimum of 10 years) with the option of renewal.
4. Pay the lease and fees — The amounts vary depending on the cemetery, size and type of burial plot.

Did you know? Ostrava families are increasingly complementing a traditional gravestone with a QR code that links visitors to a digital memorial — an online page with memories, photographs and stories from the life of the deceased. Loved ones from across the republic and abroad can share memories in one place.

How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Ostrava in 2026

The total cost of a funeral in Ostrava ranges from approximately 12,000 Kč for the simplest cremation without a ceremony to 55,000 Kč and more for an earth burial with a ceremony and gravestone. Ostrava is more affordable than Prague — the difference is approximately 15–25% for comparable services, and comparable to Brno.

Overview of Approximate Costs

Prices are approximate and valid as of March 2026. For an exact calculation, contact the specific funeral service.

What Is Included in the Funeral Price

The total funeral price is made up of several items. It is important to know what you receive for the money:

• Transport of the deceased — transport from the place of death to a cooling facility (typically 2,000–5,000 Kč)
• Preparation and placement of the deceased — washing, dressing, placement in the coffin (1,500–3,000 Kč)
• Coffin — from simple cremation coffins (2,000–5,000 Kč) to wooden coffins for earth burial (5,000–25,000 Kč)
• Ceremonial hall hire — depends on the size and duration of hire (2,000–8,000 Kč)
• Cremation — the cremation itself (3,000–6,000 Kč)
• Urn — from simple (500–1,500 Kč) to decorative (2,000–10,000 Kč)
• Floral decorations — depends on the scope (1,000–5,000 Kč)
• Parte / death notice — printing and distribution (500–2,000 Kč)
• Speaker — a civil speaker for a secular ceremony (1,500–3,000 Kč)

How to Reduce Costs

• Compare offers — Do not hesitate to contact at least two funeral services and compare their price lists. Differences can be significant.
• Consider cremation without a ceremony — If you do not need a formal farewell, this is the most affordable option. You can hold a private farewell at home.
• State funeral allowance — A contribution of 5,000 Kč. Entitlement arises for the person who arranges the funeral of a dependent child or a parent of a dependent child. Apply at your local Úřad práce (Labour Office).
• Insist on a breakdown — Request a detailed price list and decline items you do not consider necessary.

A more detailed comparison of funeral prices across the Czech Republic can be found in the article How Much Does a Funeral Cost in the Czech Republic 2026.

How to Choose a Funeral Service in Ostrava

Choosing a funeral service is an important decision that will affect the course of the entire farewell. A number of funeral homes operate in Ostrava — from traditional to modern. The key is to find a provider you trust and who will genuinely help you during a difficult time.

Practical Checklist When Choosing

When first contacting a funeral service, we recommend going through the following points:

• Complete services — Does the funeral service provide everything from receiving the deceased through preparation, the ceremony to cremation or burial? Or only partial services?
• Transparent pricing — Request a written breakdown of all items. Watch out for hidden fees for services you did not request.
• Dates and capacity — When is the earliest a ceremony can be held? In which ceremonial hall? What is the capacity?
• 24/7 availability — Does the service offer round-the-clock transport of the deceased? This is essential, as death cannot be predicted.
• Administrative assistance — A good funeral service should help you with obtaining the death certificate and other documents.
• References and experience — How long has the service been operating? What are the experiences of other families?
• Type of ceremony — Can they arrange both a secular and a religious funeral? Do they also offer modern forms of farewell?

Required Documents

To arrange a funeral in Ostrava, you will typically need:

• Identity card of the deceased (if available)
• Identity card of the person ordering the funeral
• Certificate of Examination of the Deceased (issued by a doctor)
• Clothing for the deceased (for funerals with a ceremony)
• Possibly the marriage certificate, birth certificate or other documents of the deceased

A detailed step-by-step guide can be found in the article How to Choose a Funeral Service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral cost in Ostrava?

The cost of a funeral in Ostrava depends on the type of farewell chosen. Cremation without a ceremony starts at approximately 12,000 Kč. Cremation with a ceremony ranges from 22,000 to 45,000 Kč depending on the size of the ceremonial hall and the scope of services. A traditional earth burial with a ceremony typically costs from 35,000 Kč upwards. Ostrava is more affordable than Prague — the difference is approximately 15–25%.

Where is the crematorium in Ostrava?

Krematorium Ostrava, a. s. is located at Těšínská 710 in the Slezská Ostrava district. It is situated within the grounds of the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery). The building has a large ceremonial hall for approximately 150–200 persons and a small ceremonial hall for 30–50 persons. The office for arranging cremation and collecting urns is open on working days from 8:00 to 16:00. The contact telephone number is +420 596 248 466.

Which cemeteries are available in Ostrava?

Ostrava has more than 30 cemeteries spread across its individual city districts. The largest is the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery) in Slezská Ostrava with an area of 26.8 hectares, within whose grounds the crematorium is also located. Other notable cemeteries include the Vítkovický hřbitov (second largest), Hřbitov Michálkovice, Hřbitov Svinov and Hřbitov Kunčičky. Administration is handled by the cemetery administration departments of the respective city districts.

Can I choose between a secular and a religious funeral in Ostrava?

Yes. In Ostrava, you can choose between a secular (civil) and a religious funeral. Secular funerals are common in the Czech Republic — the ceremony is led by a civil speaker and takes place in a ceremonial hall at the crematorium or at a cemetery. A religious funeral is conducted by a minister of the relevant church and can take place in a church or chapel. All funeral services in Ostrava will assist you with both options. More about the differences between these forms can be found in the article about cremation in the Czech Republic.

Summary

• Ostrava offers a wide network of funeral services — from traditional funeral homes (e.g. Concordia with a tradition since 1889) to modern providers with online booking. Most operate around the clock.
• Krematorium Ostrava (Těšínská 710, Slezská Ostrava) has a large and a small ceremonial hall and provides cremation for the entire region.
• More than 30 cemeteries — the largest is the Ústřední hřbitov (Central Cemetery) in Slezská Ostrava (26.8 ha). Burial plots are administered by the cemetery administration departments of the city districts.
• Funeral prices in Ostrava are 15–25% lower than in Prague — cremation without a ceremony from approx. 12,000 Kč, with a ceremony from 22,000 Kč.
• State funeral allowance is 5,000 Kč — apply at your local Úřad práce (Labour Office).
• Always compare offers from at least two funeral services and request a detailed breakdown of costs.
• Both secular and religious funerals are fully available in Ostrava.

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• How to Choose a Funeral Service — What to focus on when choosing a funeral home
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• Funeral Services in Prague — A guide to funeral services in the capital city
• Funeral Services in Brno — A guide to funeral services in the second largest city in the Czech Republic

Preserve the Memory Forever

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