Preguntas frecuentes

The administrative service handles the obtaining of the following documents:

• Literal death certificate. Official document certifying the person’s death

• Certificate of Last Wills. Document indicating whether the deceased made a will and before which notary

• Certificate of Life/Accident Insurance Coverage

• Application for Survivor Benefits (contributory only): Widowhood / Orphanhood

• Application for death benefit

• Confirmation of cancellation of social security benefits

• Estimate of tax and administrative costs

• Legal guidance

• Upon request and with a budget: Inheritance acceptance, inheritance and municipal tax settlement, property registration, vehicle ownership change with the DGT, life insurance claim processing, inheritance mediation, claim of legitimate inheritance rights, etc.

The cemetery itself, through its designated offices, is responsible for handling all matters related to the burial plot (name changes, renunciation, etc.).

At the time of death, the deceased must be deregistered with the civil registry and social security. Within a maximum period of 3 months, the corresponding survivor’s pensions must be processed, along with cancellations specific to each case (banks, utilities, etc.). Additionally, the certificate of last wills must be obtained in order to accept the inheritance. All of these procedures are included in the administrative service provided with the funeral arrangement.

Within a maximum of 7 days, the administrative office will contact the family. All documentation will be received within 5 weeks.

The "medical death certificate" is a document signed by a doctor indicating the cause, date, and time of death. Its sole purpose is to certify the death before the civil registry. The funeral home submits this document to the civil registry of the place of death for the official registration. From that point on, the civil registry issues the "literal death certificate," which is the valid document required for any legal or administrative procedures.