Affordable direct cremation

Simpler goodbyes, done your way and at the lowest price with our direct cremation service.

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High costs, complicated arrangements and legal procedures and, at the end, headaches which are not the idea of last goodbye you had in mind.

Our direct cremation service will allow you to say goodbye in your own way, with no fuss and at a much cheaper price than a traditional funeral.

Keep on reading to find out how easy it all works.

Direct cremation: simple and affordable

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A direct cremation is a hassle-free and much more affordable cremation. Once your loved one is gone, you sign up for the service online and we take care of the full cremation service:

  • We bring the deceased into our care
  • We make the arrangements
  • We carry out the cremation and
  • Ashes are returned to you (or we take care of them)

It's that simple.


Additionally, you have the possibility of attending the cremation service, if you'd like it so. All of it in a much cheaper way than a traditional funeral.


Pay only for what really matters.


Benefits of direct cremation

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Fast

Direct cremation is a quick process, without the need for a wake, ceremony or any other extra expenses of a traditional funeral. Additionally, being a 100% on-line hiring process makes it all more convenient.

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Peace of mind

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Affordable

The cost of a direct cremation service is much lower than any other funeral services, given there are no added costs (flowers, music, etc.) and the cremation cost itself is greatly reduced.

By hiring us you have the peace of mind of knowing exactly what you pay for. No unpleasant surprises as we'll keep you informed throughout the process. Take care of yourself and your loved ones while we work for you.

Plans in %{{l}}||Spain%

If you choose a direct cremation service in %the province of {{l}}||Spain%, we have 3 different plans for you to consider: Soft, Comfort and Elite.

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Stelae Soft

Services: pickup, cremation and delivery, eco-paper urn, custody and delivery of the urn, as well as phone support.

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Stelae Comfort

Includes Stelae SOFT plan plus an upgraded urn (metallic) and legal arrangements are included.

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Stelae Elite

Includes Stelae COMFORT plan plus biodegradable urn, enhanced coffin and attendance at the cremation.

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How does direct cremation work?

Hiring us means a 100% online hiring process, without added hassle and informed at all times that everything is on track. Once the service has been paid for, we will keep you updated on the status of each step via email.

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You choose the plan that best suits your needs and fill out a small form with your contact information. You proceed with the online payment and then provide some details of the deceased person.

1. Online hiring

We will pick up your loved one and bring him/her into our care. We will, as well, proceed with all the arrangements and legal paperwork.

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2. Service activation

Finally, based on you choice, we will deliver the ashes to the provided address or we may scatter them for you and provide the official cremation certificate.

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4. Delivery of ashes

Cremation will take place at local partner facilities and, subject to the service chosen, you may attend to say your last goodbye. We will safely keep the urn with the ashes until it is delivered.

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3. Direct cremation

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Choose a no fuss funeral with a direct cremation

Direct cremation lowers traditional funeral expenses between 30 and 50%

Stelae, leader in direct cremation

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We are a team with access to a 400+ professionals organization to help you arrange a simpler farewell at the lowest price.


We specialize in direct cremation, with 11 facilities near you so that every step of the process is swiftly taken care of and we can work with the highest dedication.

What makes Stelae different?

It is cheaper to cremate than to bury. Furthermore, our direct cremation service is the most affordable you'll find in %the province of {{l}}||Spain%.


How is that possible?


Stelae does not have intermediaries and this allows us to reduce the costs of the entire process, which we then pass over to you. For example, we carry out the cremation service during non-public hours, which results in greater energy savings and thus a lower cost for you.


In addition, Stelae is the only cremation service with 100% online hiring and tracking. We take care of everything and keep you informed of every step of the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

    About the cost of cremation

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Are there any additional costs I should consider?

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None. Our plans for a pure cremation service include any basic need, even if a pacemaker removal must be performed. If you'd like other added services, you can choose the Comfort or Elite plan.

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What are the services included in the direct cremation cost?

  • Pickup of the deceased at the place of death
  • Management and legal documentation procedures
  • Transfer of the body to the cremation center
  • Ecological coffin suitable for cremation
  • Different urn options, including ecological urn
  • Cremation in our network of centers
  • Home delivery of the ashes or scattering them in the Roques Blanques Regional Cemetery (Barcelona), with an official certificate provided.

These are the services included in all our plans:

There are other optional services, based on the plan chosen. See the available plans.

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Are there payment plans or financing available?

Postponing or financing funeral services involves significant added costs. Since direct cremation is aimed at families who cannot or do not want to afford high expenses, we do not offer this type of financial services.

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Is it an unattended cremation?

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Stelae Soft and Stelae comfort are unattended cremations. The Elite plan includes a in person attendance for a final goodbye.

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Is the service available in my area?

We offer our cremation service in the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Mallorca or Ibiza, and both the pick up of the deceased and the delivery of the ashes must be within the same province. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.

What if the deceased has a pacemaker?

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If the deceased has a pacemaker, the removal of this device is mandatory before beginning the cremation process. This cost is included in the price of all plans.

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Is a coffinless cremation possible?

Spanish legislation requires that all corpses be buried in their coffin, so it is not possible to have a burial or a cremation without a coffin.

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How long does it take until the urn is delivered?

From the moment payment for the service is confirmed, it'll take a maximum of 8 days until we deliver the urn with the ashes to the family members.

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Is direct cremation an environmentally friendly process?

Yes, our direct cremation service has the lowest possible environmental impact. We offer ecological coffins and urns and carry out the cremation process in crematory ovens that have low emission filters, thus respecting the environment.

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What does legal arrangements include?

In order to help you in these difficult times, we put all our legal and tax experience at your disposal. We help you prepare all the necessary paperwork and advise you on any questions you may have.


The specifics:

  • Processing and obtaining documentation from the following organizations:
    Registro Civil:
    · Death certificate
    Ministry of Justice:
    · Certificate of Last Wills
    · Certificate of Life/Accident Insurance Coverage
    Social Security:
    · Application for Survivor/Widow/Orphanhood Benefits
    · Social Security benefits cancelation
  • Guidance on the hereditary process included
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What happens if I am not at home when the ashes are delivered?

The Spanish legislation requires the person ordering the direct cremation service be the one who personally receives the ashes. However, if this situation arises, we will let you how to proceed.

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Are there any legal requirements to perform a direct cremation?

Although these are not common cases, there are different legal requirements in Spain in which direct cremation could not be carried out:

  • If the judge does not authorize cremation in case of judicial death.
  • If the deceased person has received internal radiation therapy for prostate tumor in the previous 8 months.

The cost of cremation in Spain doesn't have to be high

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