Cremation in Spain

Cremation in Spain

In Spain we have over 130 crematoria available. They are distributed throughout the country. The popularity of cremation is also growing year by year, in 2018 the number of cremations was 40% among all deaths.

Crematoria in Spain are very modern, meet numerous criteria, and also offer services that help bid farewell to the deceased in a dignified and respectful manner. When preparing for a funeral, you can choose a hall where any personalized funeral ceremony can take place, flower wreaths, and even catering services.

Formal requirements for cremation in Spain

To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:

Cremation procedure in Spain

In most regions, the body should be cremated within 24 to 48 hours of death.

Scattering ashes in Spain is allowed, but you cannot simply scatter them anywhere

You can be fined up to 15,000 euros for illegally scattering ashes in a public place or being caught trying to do so

The cremation process takes an average of 1.5 - 2 hours. The time depends on the weight of the deceased and the material the coffin is made of (wooden, ecological).

The price of cremation in Spain

The price of cremation in Spain:

  • body collection
  • handling all necessary formalities (documents from the office, consular clearance)
  • arranging all necessary translations
  • cremation
  • wooden cremation coffin
  • basic urn
  • delivery of the urn to the destination specified by you

The total price for cremation and transport in the case of Spain is:

11,000 - 18,900 PLN

If you would like to use our services, please contact us at +48 608-135-247 to discuss details and prepare a complete cost estimate.

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