When a loved one dies, we want to be close to our family, but many people are not sure about their rights when applying for bereavement leave from their company. At Stelae we try to solve these queries so that you can spend this time with your loved ones.
When a person dies, it is common for relatives and close friends to hold a wake to watch over the body until it is time for the burial or cremation. But not all families carry out a wake in a funeral home. Can you hold a wake for a loved one at home? How is this type of wake organised? Stelae will answer all your questions.
When a loved one dies, families face a painful time when they have to comply with a series of legal procedures that not everyone is aware of. At Stelae we explain what to do when a family member dies so that you can face the process after a loss with as much peace of mind as possible.
When a loved one dies, regardless of the family's choice of how the deceased person's body is prepared and disposed of and the type of burial, a coffin is necessary. This is an unavoidable expense, even when you opt for cremation. And there are several coffin options which will make the cost of the funeral service vary depending on your choice.
When a loved one dies, it is increasingly common for family members to choose a cremation service. This then means you have to make an important decision: what will you do with the ashes of your loved one?
Many people make a living record of their funeral wishes. But not everyone makes such plans and, therefore, it is the relatives who have to face these decisions.
Burial or cremation? It is a difficult decision to make when a loved one dies and various factors need to be considered: religious beliefs, family customs, financial situation, geographical location, wishes of the deceased, practicality…
This is why it is important to have as much information as possible about both processes: Which is more expensive, a cremation or burial? Which is better, a cremation or burial?
In Spain, the price of a funeral can vary depending on different factors: the place (town, city, autonomous community, province, etc), the type of funeral chosen, the different services that are contracted, etc. Let’s calculate how much a funeral may cost in Spain.
With the funeral services offered by Stelae, it is only possible to have a family member present prior to direct cremation if the Elite Pack option is chosen.
Yes, Stelae’s direct cremation service generates the lowest impact on the environment. Besides offering to use ecological coffins and urns, we also carry out the cremation process in crematorium ovens that have low emissions filters, thus helping to respect the environment.
It takes a maximum of 8 days from the time the payment for the funeral service is confirmed until Stelae delivers the urn with the ashes to the relatives.
