There are many different kinds of cemeteries and knowing about them will help you choose the right one for you or your loved one when the time comes. Whether your decision is based on religion, proximity to a location or tradition, understanding more about them will help you make the best possible choice.
There are many different varieties of funerals around the world and they vary from region to region depending on tradition, culture, religion or family customs. At Stelae we will take a look at some of the most interesting and surprising funeral traditions.
Many people in Spain believe that a funeral and a burial are the same thing and use the two terms interchangeably. However, this is not the case and it is important to know the difference between a funeral and burial in order to be able to choose the option that best suits your needs. At Stelae, we will show you how to distinguish between them.
As we have said, they are two different concepts. To help understand, here are the definitions of both terms:
It is much more common than you may think for a person to die without having funeral insurance or similar to cover the costs associated with their death. In such cases, it means that it is the family who must assume responsibility for the expenses. For this reason, today, at Stelae, we are going to analyse how much a cremation without insurance costs, for those who ever find themselves in this type of situation.
Listening to a podcast about death can be a healing experience for someone coping with the loss of a loved one. In this article, Stelae discusses how these podcasts can be a useful tool to change our perception of life and death.
Experts in coping with grief say that talking about death in a natural way helps us to cope with grief in a more positive way. Out of fear or even superstition, most people avoid talking about it since it is such a taboo subject.
After the cremation of a loved one, when it comes to choosing a columbarium, the price may vary depending on various factors. At Stelae we will tell you what options are available and how to make the best decision.
What is a columbarium? A columbarium is a type of niche used solely to house the ashes of a loved one. As such, they are small burial units.
Today at Stelae we will suggest the best books to help you cope with the grieving process after the loss of a loved one.
Reading books about grief helps us when we lose a loved one. When reading, we can connect with our emotions which helps us to feel understood and even find comfort during these difficult times.
When we read stories about grief, our experiences and emotions are often reflected which helps us when we have to face the loss of someone close to us.
As so many different types of tombs exist in cemeteries, here at Stelae, we want to help you choose the most suitable one. Read on to discover their characteristics and important aspects to consider when deciding which option to opt for.
The RAE dictionary defines a tomb as ‘the place where a corpse is buried’. From a funerary point of view, the tomb is a burial unit excavated in the earth, generally in the ground.
In this article, Stelae will take a look at the different types of heirs to inheritance and explain what their rights and obligations are when a loved one dies.
The heirs to inheritance are those who acquire the assets of a person when that person dies. However, an heir does not only receive assets and rights, they also assume obligations. This is because the possible burdens that the person may have carried during their lifetime are also inherited.
The cremation certificate is a very important document for families when a loved one dies. Find out with Stelae what it is for and how to obtain it.
The cremation certificate is a document that is issued after the cremation of a deceased person. It is essential for families to have in order to carry out certain procedures.
Together with the ashes of the deceased, relatives are also given the cremation certificate as a way of identifying their deceased relative.
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