Preparation for a Funeral
For a burial, the funeral center contacts the local cemetery to arrange the time for the burial and, if the deceased does not have a niche, to check availability. In the case of cremation, the selection of an urn or other method for storing the ashes takes place.
The preferences of the deceased and the attendees should be considered when planning the farewell ceremony. Although many in Spain choose to have a wake, it is not mandatory. This is also the time to select flowers, keepsakes, the type of casket, and more. An advisor will assist the client throughout the process to help with these decisions.
At Serenity, you have the flexibility to choose between a civil (non-religious) or religious ceremony and customize it according to your preferences with music, symbolic acts, or family speeches. Our team of advisors and civil officiants is dedicated to offering a range of options to suit all tastes.
Het is raadzaam om eerst uw naaste familie en vrienden te informeren voordat u anderen op de hoogte stelt. Uw uitvaartleider zal u een link naar een webpagina geven met details over de rouwkamer en de tijd van de ceremonie. Op deze manier kunt u deze informatie gemakkelijk delen met uw familie en vrienden.
Which documents and papers need to be handled after a death?
The described process is carried out at the Customer Service and Information Centers of Social Security. In addition to handling the necessary procedures related to the deceased, these centers also assist with applying for benefits for the spouse, children, or other eligible family members. Furthermore, procedures for canceling benefits can also be managed at these centers.
The document is obtained approximately 15 days after the death by submitting the death certificate and a completed 790 form to the Regional Administrative Service of the Ministry of Justice. This document provides information about the existence of a will and specifies which notary should be contacted for further details.
Important information to determine is whether the deceased had a life or accident insurance policy. This information can be obtained approximately 15 days after the death by submitting the death certificate to the Central Register of Wills or the Ministry of Justice. If the deceased had such an insurance policy, it is necessary to locate the policy, verify the beneficiaries, and then contact the insurance company.
The request for inheritance is submitted through the notary by providing the death certificate and any wills. If there is no will, a declaration of heirs must be drawn up, either through the court or with a notary. This process is essential for the proper distribution of the estate among the legal heirs.
The process is carried out by a notary and is crucial for registering real estate in the Land Registry under the names of the heirs. Although settling inheritance and gift taxes is not mandatory, this step is essential for ensuring the proper transfer of property ownership to the rightful heirs.
Six months after the death, it is necessary to settle inheritance and gift taxes with the Tax Office of the autonomous community where the deceased resided. In the case of real estate, any increase in the value of the property during this period must also be paid to the municipal tax office. These tax obligations are crucial elements in the administrative process following a death.
