Funeral ceremonies for saying goodbye to a loved one have changed a lot in recent years and no longer follow the strict traditions of yesteryear. More and more often, a funeral is focused on remembering the deceased and honouring them with memories, anecdotes and sometimes even touching verses. For such occasions, Stelae would like to offer you a selection of poems to commemorate a loved one who has passed away.
When a person dies, customs and traditions change depending on their cultures and religions. The differences between a Catholic and a Buddhist funeral, for example, are numerous and the same is true for an Arab funeral. The concept of death in each religion also determines the rites that are carried out in each case. At Stelae, we will explain the characteristics of Arab funerals in order to better understand their rituals and ceremonies.
In Buddhism, death is seen as part of a life cycle. It is something natural and inevitable that is not to be feared because, for Buddhists, death is the beginning of another life, and it will be repeated in successive reincarnations until Nirvana is reached. These beliefs influence the way Buddhist funerals are understood and organised. Today with Stelae, we will take a closer look at the characteristics of Buddhist funerals.
What is the widow’s usufruct? When a person dies, Spanish law reserves the widow’s usufruct to the widowed spouse which corresponds to them as a legitimate right. This gives them the right to enjoy their assets, even if the owners are their children, descendants or whoever corresponds to them in the line of succession. At Stelae we will tell you what the widow's usufruct consists of and how it is calculated, as well as looking at the different situations that may arise when one of the two people in a marriage dies.
The way people cope with the death of a loved one can be very different, not only because of individual issues, but also because of cultural, religious, ideological or traditional factors, among others. This is reflected in the way we honour and remember the deceased.
Can I travel with ashes on a plane? This is a question that many people ask when a loved one dies in a different city or even in a different country. The answer is that you can travel with the ashes of a deceased person on a plane, but there are certain requirements that must be followed when travelling. At Stelae we will clarify any doubts you may have and give you some advice so that you don't have any problems during the transportation of the ashes.
Times change, technology advances and the pandemic has taught us that we cannot always be with our loved ones at the most important times. That is why one of the funeral services that has experienced the greatest growth in recent years is the online funeral. It is a way of bringing family and friends closer together when a loved one dies. How is an online funeral organised? At Stelae we will provide you with all the details.
When deciding on the words to use when scattering the ashes of a loved one, it is important to choose ones that have a special meaning in order to make the process meaningful and emotive. At Stelae, we tell you how the significance of scattering the ashes can vary depending on the words you choose for the final send-off.
When a loved one is cremated, people often want to know whether the ashes can be divided afterwards. At Stelae we will clarify this subject, explaining the legal considerations in this regard as well as the different options available for the ashes.
The first thing to point out is that yes, you can divide the ashes of the deceased. Spanish law allows this but there are considerations that need to be taken into account.
One of the most important national festivities in Spain is All Saints’ Day (el Día de Todos los Santos), which takes place on 1st November. This celebration, with its religious background, is held in Spain as a way to remember loved ones, since 2nd November is, according to the Christian calendar, the Day of the Faithfully Departed). But on All Saints’ Day customs vary in the different autonomous communities and Spanish cities.
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