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Issue No. 2001
9 - 15 November 2023
HERE'S WHY EXPATS LIVING IN SPAIN ARE GETTING NO FUSS CREMATIONS
Brits living in Spain are beating the rising costs of funerals by doing this As expats living in Spain, we plan for most eventualities in a foreign country. There is a lot to think about when a language barrier could cause problems down the road. But there is one important matter that most of us fail to get ready for. It's something that is certain to come and cannot be avoided... Death! A recent report 1 shows the average cost of dying in Spain is continuing to rise, with the average price of a burial without luxuries or extras in October 2021 more than €3,700. But these costs can mask real variations from city to city, ranging from €2,500 for a burial in Cadiz to over €6,000 for the same in Vigo! With funeral costs much greater than many expats had anticipated, it can be hard for many to find a way to give the sendoff their loved ones deserve. And to make matters even worse, the funeral process in Spain is much faster than you may be used to at home in the UK. The funeral fee has to be fully paid prior to the funeral being conducted and that often means that the invoice needs to be settled immediately. Certainly, within 4072 hours of the passing of your loved one! But as expats, can you do something to avoid these excessive costs for your loved ones? Yes absolutely. The solution is simple...by planning with a Golden Leaves no fuss direct cremation. Many expats are now choosing this cheaper nofuss option. And it's no wonder with the paperwork that comes with organising a funeral in Spain. Recently, people's thoughts on a funeral have changed with more and more opting for a no fuss direct cremation as it allows families to organise a more personal sendoff without the additional cost and a traditional funeral service. What is a direct cremation plan? A Golden Leaves direct cremation plan is a cremation with no funeral service. So there is no expensive coffin, no viewing at the chapel of rest and no mourners. However, families can choose to have the ashes returned or respectfully disposed of. Is a direct cremation a good idea? Here are top 7 reasons for choosing a direct cremation 1. Save money 2. Don't want family going through an upsetting service at a funeral directors or 'tanatorio' 3. Don't believe in funerals 4. Prefer to leave money to family than spend it on funeral costs
5. Family would rather have a celebration of life than a funeral service 6. Few people or no one to attend a funeral or family having to travel thousands of miles 7. Save time dealing with bureaucracy and red tape Why a direct, 'unattended' cremation is the best choice for expats in Spain in 2023 Given the rising costs of funerals in Spain, it's even more important to lock in a cost and plan that will not increase in the future and meets all your needs. With a Golden Leaves direct cremation plan in place, the cost of the funeral director and the cremation will be protected from any rising costs in the future. What Next? To get a quote for a Golden Leaves Direct Cremation Plan call 0034 966 493 082 or drop into our office located at Avenida De La Pla 123 – 125, Edificio Caribe, Local 1, Javea 03730, Alicante 1 https://www.ocu.org/dinero/seguros/informe/serviciosfunerariosmorirsalecaro