During the grieving process, writing can be therapeutic, as it helps us to remember our loved ones and releases feelings and emotions. Today at Stelae we delve into why storytelling can be part of the grieving process and a coping strategy.
Navigating through the grieving process
The certificate of last will and testament is a document that you may have to request after the death of a loved one. Today at Stelae we explain what it is and how to apply for it.
What is the certificate of last will and testament?
The certificate of last will and testament is the document that certifies whether a person had made a will before their death. If so, it also indicates at which notary the will was made.
Today at Stelae we will tell you all about the rituals of a Hindu funeral. Discover the symbolism of the oldest religion’s final farewell ceremony.
Hinduism is a religion originating in India, which embodies a set of beliefs widely practised in South Asia. It is considered to be the oldest religion in the world and is very complex with different schools of thought that, nonetheless, share four fundamental pillars or 'truths':
You have probably heard of inheritance tax and wondered what it is. You may be aware that it is a tax that you pay when you receive an inheritance, but how does it work? At Stelae we will answer all your questions.
What is inheritance tax? It is a tax that is paid when you receive an inheritance. It is levied on the wealth received, based on its net value, i.e. the value of the asset minus the value of any associated debts.
What happens to the debts of a deceased person? When a loved one has died with debts, family will need to know who is responsible for them and how to proceed. At Stelae we will explain how to handle this situation.
Under Spanish law, when a person dies, their debts do not disappear. Liability falls on their estate, i.e. their assets and property, which must be used to pay creditors, unless the heirs assume this liability.
The space required for a cemetery grave is not the same as for a grave for ashes. Therefore, the price of the burial can change. Other factors also have an influence, such as municipal taxes, the length of the concession of the space, the additional funeral services that are contracted (maintenance, for example) or the rates of each funeral company.
At Stelae, not only can you take out a direct cremation service, but we can also take care of other matters such as the transfer of ashes inside and outside Spain.
For families who need to transfer the ashes of their loved one, at Stelae we have expanded our direct cremation services to take care of all the necessary arrangements. It doesn't matter if it's a national, EU or international destination, we will take care of everything, providing you with the quality service you are looking for.
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:
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