About Compare Funerals
Since 2020, Compare Funerals has been offering its services in Spain, providing English-speaking funeral directors throughout the country. Our plans are backed by a independent trust.
Funerals in Spain
Funeral planning in Spain has changed over the years, with many people now opting for direct cremations due to the absence of chapels in most Spanish crematoriums. The number of direct cremations in Spain is now estimated to be around 70%, making it the most popular funeral option in the country because they are generally much simpler and cheaper than traditional funerals.
The Spanish Funeral Process
In Spain, funerals must happen within 48 hours of passing, which can be difficult for the relatives of expats living abroad. Many want to be present immediately, but organising the journey may take some time. If you opt for one of our plans, we will ensure that the morgue will provide additional time for the family to attend. Furthermore, a lot of paperwork needs to be completed when somebody dies in Spain, and our plans will guarantee that all these documents are taken care of for you.
Direct Cremation
A direct cremation funeral is a type of cremation service where the deceased is cremated shortly after death, without a traditional funeral service or viewing. This means that there is no embalming, wake, or funeral ceremony.
If and when you take up a plan you will receive all documents in the post. Included in the documents is your plan certificate, keys facts, terms and condition but most importantly 2 blue cards containing our emergency contact details. We provide 2 so that you can keep one and give the other to a friend or family member.
When the time comes, someone will call whether it be you next of kin a Dr or nurse. We would then instruct the appointed funeral director who will collect the you and place you under our care.
With the direct cremation plan, it will be a unattended cremation usually within 48 hours, after the cremation we will register the death with the authorities and obtain the relevant documentation. (Death certs both Spanish and internation copies as well as cremation cert) One we have those back, we will return to a nominated person with the ashes along with paperwork. Overall once we have been informed, we will take care of everything and allow the people you leave behind the opportunity to come to terms with the loss.
Is this what you though it was or is it too simple for you?
Direct Cremation Plan – €2,250 Mainland – €2,450 Islands
1. Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home.
2. Supply of Coffin.
3. Preparation and care of deceased.
4. Registration of death and certification of all legal documentation.
5. Supply of Urn.
6. Delivery of Urn and associated paperwork to family (Death certificates cremation certificate etc.)
7. The plans are payable over 5 years interest free.
8. Cards to keep on your person and one to family/friends holding our emergency contact information.
9. Fund held in secure Trust
10 Free advice on a Spanish Will, pensions and tax efficient savings through our partners
There are a number of payments option as follows;
Pay in Full
Interest Free over 5 years
€500 deposit to lock in the cost & arrangements & clear the balance on or before death.
All prices include IVA. Unlike some countries, Spain charges IVA on funerals and the if the plan is taken out in Spain it should be subject to IVA irrelevant of where your plan provider is based. It is important to check this is included, or it could become an additional cost at the time of need.
Terracotta Plan
The Terracotta plan allows a few days conservation or mortuary expenses so that family/friends can say their goodbyes before the cremation.
If and when you take up a plan you will receive all documents in the post. Included in the documents is your plan certificate, keys facts, terms and condition but most importantly 2 blue cards containing our emergency contact details. We provide 2 so that you can keep one and give the other to a friend or family member.
When the time comes, someone will call whether it be you next of kin a Dr or nurse. We would then instruct the appointed funeral director who will collect the you and place you under our care. There will be a provision for the sala veletorio for 25 hours. The funeral director will hold the deceased for up to 4 days allowing time for family and friends to have a final viewing and say their goodbyes, this can be individuals or groups. Once we have received confirmation from the next of kin that everyone who needs to see the deceased has done so, we will proceed to cremate the deceased.
A few days later the funeral director will return to the next of kin with the ashes in an urn and paperwork. The paperwork includes, Death certificates, Spanish & international copies as well as cremation certificates.
• The Terracotta Plan includes: €3,150
1. Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home.
2. Supply of Coffin.
3. 24 hours in sala or 4 days
4. Preparation and care of the deceased.
5. Meeting with family to attend all necessary funeral arrangements.
6. Registration of death and certification of all legal documentation, Cremation Fees and any Drs Fees.
7. Private Viewing.
8. Supply of Urn.
9. Delivery of Urn and associated paperwork to family (Death certificates cremation certificate etc.)
10 Free advice on a Spanish Will, pensions and tax efficient savings through our partners
There are a number of payments option as follows;
Pay in Full
Interest Free over 5 years
€500 deposit to lock in the cost & arrangements & clear the balance on or before death.
All prices include IVA. Unlike some countries, Spain charges IVA on funerals and the if the plan is taken out in Spain it should be subject to IVA irrelevant of where your plan provider is based. It is important to check this is included, or it could become an additional cost at the time of need.
Granite Plan
The Granite plan is our most traditional option, it allows a few days conservation or mortuary expenses so that family/friends can say their goodbyes before the cremation and allow time to arrange a ceremony.
If and when you take up a plan you will receive all documents in the post. Included in the documents is your plan certificate, keys facts, terms and condition but most importantly 2 blue cards containing our emergency contact details. We provide 2 so that you can keep one and give the other to a friend or family member.
When the time comes, someone will call whether it be you next of kin a Dr or nurse. We would then instruct the appointed funeral director who will collect the you and place you under our care
There will be a provision for the sala veletorio for 25 hours or The funeral director will hold the deceased for up to 4 days allowing time for family and friends to have a final viewing within this time we will arrange for a minister or celebrant to visit the family and discuss what they would like to be said at the ceremony. The funeral director will also discuss a suitable day and time for the ceremony to take place in a chapel. Once the ceremony has completed the body will be cremated or buried and a few days later the funeral director will return to the family with the ashes in an urn and paperwork. The paperwork includes, Death certificates, Spanish & international copies as well as cremation certificates.
• The Granite Plan includes: €3,550
1. Collection of deceased and conveyance to Funeral Home.
2. Supply of Coffin.
3. 24 hours in sala or 4 days conservation fees.
4. Preparation and care of the deceased.
5. Meeting with family to attend all necessary funeral arrangements.
6. Registration of death and certification of all legal documentation, Cremation Fees and any Drs Fees.
7. Private Viewing.
8. Supply of Urn.
9. Delivery of Urn and associated paperwork to family (Death certificates cremation certificate etc.)
10. Ceremony with Minister/Celebrant
11. Floral tribute.
12. Free advice on a Spanish Will, pensions and tax efficient savings through our partners
There are a number of payments option as follows;
Pay in Full
Interest Free over 5 years
€500 deposit to lock in the cost & arrangements & clear the balance on or before death.
All prices include IVA. Unlike some countries, Spain charges IVA on funerals and the if the plan is taken out in Spain it should be subject to IVA irrelevant of where your plan provider is based. It is important to check this is included, or it could become an additional cost at the time of need.
Marble Plan
We’ll get you back to your home country.
For those looking for a repatriation funeral plan, we offer a comprehensive plan that includes all the necessary arrangements.
Our team of experienced funeral professionals understand the regulations and restrictions that come with international repatriation. We will ensure everything is taken care of in a respectful and dignified manner, from the collection of your body to the transportation and delivery of your remains back to your home country.
Our Marble Plan includes the following
Collection of Deceased
Supply of Coffin
Attention to the Family
Documentation
Preparation of the Deceased
Embalmment
Meeting with the Family
Private Viewing
Conveyance to the Airport
Repatriation Documentation
Sealed flight bag
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