To request a cremation, it is necessary to have the death certificate, fill in an application form and sign the authorisation to the funeral company.
Then, if you wish to proceed with the transfer of ashes, the documentation required may vary depending on the destination:
- Within Spain, you will need the death certificate and the cremation certificate. It is also recommended to attach a national death certificate.
- Outside Spain, you will also need (in addition to the above documentation) a declaration from the funeral company about the contents of the urn if the transfer is by plane. In addition, the policies of each country and of the airlines themselves may be different, so the requirements may also be different.