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Orthodox memorial services are held at 3, 9 and 40 days, then at 6 months and a year, with the day of death counted as day 1; the first step: speak with the parish priest 2–7 days beforehand. We know how much you want to do everything with care and respect. Here you will find: the vigil and the Prohod service · the 9-day memorial service (roughly 175–550 lei without the meal) and the 40-day one (from about 1,500 lei) · the colivă, the colaci and the pomană parcels · what is worn in mourning. Each family chooses according to its faith and its means.
The 9-day parastas: its meaning, what to prepare, the church service, what is given as pomana, and how to organise it in Orthodox tradition.
A complete guide to the Orthodox funeral in Romania: the Prohod, the wake, preparations, the stages of the ceremony, and options for secular families.
The 40-day parastas: spiritual meaning, what to prepare, what to give as pomana, full memorial calendar and practical advice for families in Romania.
Traditional coliva recipe step by step, the meaning of parastas colaci, what goes into pomana packages, and Romanian Orthodox funeral traditions.
Funeral dress code guide for Romania: suitable colours, outfits for women, men and children, traditions, and etiquette tips for family and guests.