Can I provide for my funeral arrangements in my Spanish Will?
It is customary in English Wills to include wishes as to plans for funerals.
There isn’t the same custom in Spanish Wills. Instead, arrangements are fairly standardized. Cremation is the usual method; and this usually takes place extremely quickly- between 24 and 48 hours from the time of death. If someone should include funeral wishes in their Will, this is of limited use, as not only are such provisions non-legally binding; but in many cases, the Will isn’t even looked at until quite some time after the funeral has actually taken place.
There is no doubt that arrangements move quickly for those who pass away in Spain. On top of this, the comparatively high costs of the process in Spain can also come as quite a shock. For this reason, we recommend that those spending significant periods in Spain give consideration to wishes regarding funeral arrangements. Furthermore, that these wishes are embodied in a formal pre-paid plan with a reputable provider. At Legal4Spain, we are able to make recommendations and manage the process of formalizing a funeral plan for you, based on identifying the best service available for your specific needs.
For some, this is a difficult subject to think about, but it can be a huge relief to have it dealt with, and ‘out of the way’. Once you assume the responsibility for leaving a situation of certainty, and without financial worry, this can make a big difference for the family and loved ones who are left behind.
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