Would you want to cope with organising a funeral here in Spain

Francisca has been providing dignified services to members of the expat community for over 20 years do not be pressurised into signing any papers”.

“This is particularly important” she says “when the deceased has passed away in hospital, many of which have their own preferred agents.” closely liaise with your provider but if you are without such an agreement we will make all the necessary arrangements for you, and unlike many similar companies here in Spain we will not demand any payment in advance”.

Ultimately, of course, it’s all about trust and peace of mind, something of which you can be assured when dealing with the multilingual Francisca or her British assistant, Paul.

The company has its own private chapel of rest, mortuary and crematorium in Pilar de la Horadada although the service can be organised by PF Samper at any church that the family wishes to use across the entire province of Alicante and North Western Murcia. Ministers, flowers and transport can also be organised by Francisca and her team which will also take care of all documentation and certificates.

Likewise the arrangements can be made, regardless of faith, and they can also be made to suit the time frame of the family concerned, allowing mourners to fly in from abroad, if that is what is required.

Whether the service takes place the following day or a week later,, unlike many other funeral directors, there is no extra charge.

The body of the deceased will be prepared to lie in repose in our own private chapel, as detailed arrangements, with either you or your family, can then be left to a more appropriate time.

One aspect that Francisca does warn of are the varying conditions applied by different funeral directors and Tanatorias. “Whichever company you use you must always make sure that you are completely satisfied with the costs and the arrangements, and if in any doubt

Following cremation the urn will be delivered when required, and in the proper traditions of a genuinely family run business, details regarding payment can be made at a later date.

Francisca says, “Our job consists of making sure that the families remember the day of the funeral as a very special occasion and that the loved one who has passed away is provided with the esteem and the respect that every person deserves.

Though the life is ended we want to make sure that the memory can linger on”.