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Its Your Funeral

Filed under: General — Tags: , , , , — John @ 4:07 pm February 17, 2010

No one wants to think about dying and most people will put off planning for a funeral until they become ill. However, if you are living away from your country of origin it is something which should be considered in advance to ensure that your wishes are respected and you don’t leave loved-ones with costs and red-tape that they can’t handle.

The problems with funeral arrangements in Spain

The funeral needs of the expatriate living in Spain are very different to those needs whilst still living in the UK. Firstly let’s take a look at the main differences:
  • In Spain funerals can be conducted within 24-48 hours
  • It is not unusual for the funeral to be completed before the family are notified
  • The cost of a funeral in Spain can be in excess of €3,000, and of course this is constantly on the increase
  • Language difficulties make you extremely vulnerable with regards to the provision of service and pricing
  • Local laws and regulations in Spain are very complicated
These issues can be taken care of with a little pre-planning and the selection of one of the funeral products available on the market. By thinking ahead, doing your research and making plans you can avoid the potential pit falls that may arise during, what is, a very difficult time for our loved ones.

Home or away?

One of the major questions we need to ask ourselves is – ‘Do I want to be laid to rest here in Spain, or do I want to be taken back to the UK?’
This decision should be taken carefully with input from your friends and family. Repatriation will add to the expense of your funeral, but it can be very important for your loved ones to have you buried close by and to have a funeral that can be attended by your extended family and friends at home.
Whatever you decide, there is now a solution that will ensure loved ones will not be left with the logistical problems or financial burdens of our decisions. There are a number of options including pre-paid plans and insurance which offer similar results but in very different ways. One will be right for some, whilst not for others.
Both options will provide English telephone support via a 24 hour bereavement helpline. Just one phone call to the relevant helpline is all that is needed and your provider will handle the rest. This will provide your loved ones peace of mind that all the funeral arrangements, or repatriation, will be conducted as per your wishes. Only reputable Spanish registered funeral directors are used, with full understanding of the Spanish system.

So to understand the differences and allow you to make the right choice for you click on the two links below.

For more information about funeral insurance click here.

For more information about pre-paid funeral plans click here.

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