Planning your own funeral not only ensures that your last wishes will be carried out, but also eases the emotional and financial burden on your loved ones. At Stelae we can help you plan your own funeral while you are still alive so that everything is in place.

When a loved one passes away, cremation is an option that more and more families are turning to. One of the factors behind this trend is the cost. How much does a cremation cost in Spain?  Discover the price of this funeral service with Stelae.

What influences the price of a cremation in Spain?

The price of a cremation in Spain is influenced by different factors, such as:

At Stelae we will explain the factors that influence the price of a cremation with burial. We will also look at the advantages of choosing this option. How much does a cremation with burial cost?

What is a cremation with burial?

When a loved one is cremated, there is a choice between a direct cremation or other options. One of these options is a cremation with burial of the ashes. This consists of the interment of the deceased’s ashes in a final resting place, which may be a columbarium or some other innovative form of burial site.

What is inheritance and how many different types of inheritance are there? At Stelae, we will explain all about the inheritance process including the parts of inheritance, taxes, expenses and much more.

What is inheritance?

According to the RAE dictionary definition, inheritance is ‘the set of assets, rights and obligations of someone which are transferable to their heirs or legatees upon their death'.

Were you aware that there are different types of wills in Spain? At Stelae we will explain what the law in Spain is regarding wills and everything else you need to know about them.

What is a will?

The RAE dictionary defines a will as ‘a declaration that someone makes of their last will and testament, arranging assets and matters that concern them after they have died’.

Our pet is part of the family so, when it dies, we experience feelings similar to those that arise after the death of a loved one. How do you deal with the grief of losing a pet? At Stelae we discuss the feelings that may arise and how to deal with them.

How do you cope with the bereavement of a pet?

The process of mourning the death of a pet is a natural response that people experience when they lose their loved one.

The embalming process uses techniques that require a great deal of specialisation for it to be performed. In this article, Stelae explains what types of embalming exist and how the process is carried out in Spain.

What is embalming?

Embalming is a process that involves applying chemical substances to the body of a deceased person in order to slow down or temporarily stop their decomposition.