What to Do When a Family Member Dies in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide on what to do when a family member dies in Spain. Immediate procedures, required documents and first steps explained clearly.
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The first step is to contact a funeral director; if the deceased had death insurance, contact the insurer, who is available 24 hours a day. Without insurance, ask for two or three quotes: the average cost of a funeral in Spain is roughly between €3,500 and €6,500. We are by your side so that you can decide calmly: what to do in the first 24 hours · choosing a funeral home and the type of ceremony, religious or civil · repatriating a loved one, to or from Spain. There is no single right way to say goodbye.
Step-by-step guide on what to do when a family member dies in Spain. Immediate procedures, required documents and first steps explained clearly.
Complete guide to organising a funeral in Spain: choosing a funeral parlour, ceremony type, flowers, music, death notices, transport and reception.
How to repatriate a deceased person to Spain or from Spain abroad: documents, zinc coffin, IATA rules, indicative costs and death insurance coverage.