Transfer of ashes

When someone dies far away from their nearest and dearest, the arrangements for the transfer of ashes may be complicated and can have an impact on our grieving process. At Stelae we offer this service to give families peace of mind at this difficult time.

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Where are the ashes?

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Nacionalidad de la persona fallecida incinerada

Is the ashes urn made of metal?

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The personal data provided will be processed by ELYSIUS EUROPA, SL (STELAE), as the data controller. The purpose of the collection and processing of your data is to provide you with the contracted service, and if you authorise it, to send you commercial information. The legitimacy of the processing is based on your consent and the execution of the contract.

The personal data provided will not be transferred to third parties except in cases where there is a legal obligation, and may be communicated to other companies of ELYSIUS EUROPA, S.L. for internal administrative purposes or to suppliers necessary for the provision of the contracted service. The data provided will be kept for as long as the commercial relationship is maintained, and in any case for the years necessary to comply with legal obligations.

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, limitation of processing, deletion, cancellation, portability and opposition to the processing of your personal data by sending your request to STELAE C/ Saragossa, 6 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat or by e-mail to protecciondatos@stelaeservices.com.

You can consult additional and detailed information on Data Protection in our Privacy Policy.

Price of the transfer of ashes

The cost of transferring ashes to another country or another city can vary depending on the distance and the administrative procedures required to carry out their transportation.

Get in touch with Stelae about the price of the transfer of your loved one's ashes. We provide a comprehensive, high-quality service so that you don't have to worry about any formalities or unforeseen costs.

Requirements for the transfer of ashes

What are the requirements for the transfer of ashes of a loved one? Although this will depend on whether the transfer is domestic or international, as well as other factors, legislation establishes how the transfer must be carried out and what documents are required.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the transfer of the ashes cost?

The price of the transfer of ashes depends on the type of transport and the destination, as well as on the necessary formalities to be carried out in order to obtain the relevant permits for the transfer of the ashes.

At Stelae, we offer this additional service when contracting the direct cremation service, which costs from 1,475 euros, depending on the option chosen.

What should I do if I want to take the ashes abroad?

For the transfer of ashes abroad, as for the transport from another country to Spain, it is necessary to have various documents:

National and international death certificate.
Cremation certificate
Copy of the passport and/or identity card of the deceased from the place of destination ( depending on the case).
Certificate of urn sealing.

Additionally, the country of destination may require you to fill out an application form and meet specific requirements, so be sure to check this information before travelling. In some countries it is obligatory to specify the place of destination of the ashes, and in others it is prohibited for the ashes to remain in the custody of the family. In Italy, for example, ashes cannot be kept at home and proof of where they are to be laid to rest must be provided.

Is it necessary to use a special urn to transport the ashes?

Urns made of metal or those containing metal embellishments are not permitted when transferring ashes by air. Additionally, due to their limited strength, urns made of biodegradable materials with little durability are not recommended, as they may be damaged during transport.

And on a bus?

Ashes can be transported by bus. In Spain it is possible to travel with ashes by any means of transport, as long as they are in a suitable container and you have the necessary documentation (death certificate and cremation certificate).

Can I travel with the ashes on a train?

It is possible to transfer ashes by train, but the urn must be properly identified. You must also have the death certificate and cremation certificate in case they are requested by the company that operates the route.

Can I travel with the ashes on a plane?

Yes, there are no regulations that prevent the transfer of ashes by plane, although it is important to know the policies of each airline, as well as the legislation of the destination country.