During a period of mourning it is important to be supported by professionals whom we can trust.
Regardless of your religion or culture, the passing away of a beloved one is always a moment of great pain and vulnerability. That’s why it’s so essential to be able to count on a funeral services company that is specialized and prepared to take care of the entire bureaucratic process, including the transfer service to and from anywhere in the world, but also the entire ceremony, from the simple choice of a wreath to the purchase and maintenance of the grave or deposit.
Our extensive experience, acquired over dozens of years in this service, enables us to anticipate solutions and to alleviate the stress arising from this sorrowful time. You can depend on our specialised staff to provide personalised, fast and proficient funeral services.
Burial
Different legal obligations must be fulfilled depending on the circumstances of the death.
Additionally, the ceremony must also be prepared by selecting various options, such as the type of grave (temporary or perpetual), the coffin, the religious service, flowers and other details. Count on us to organise and coordinate all funeral stages. We listen to your wishes and endeavour to fulfil them 100%.
Cremation
In summary, cremation is a process to reduce the cadaver or bones to ashes in cremators built exclusively for the purpose. Currently, cremation funerals are becoming more widely used for various reasons: lower environmental risks compared to burial, lack of space at cemeteries, or family members who wish to keep the ashes.
At Santos & Bárbara we are prepared to provide a complete funeral service for cremation, from the wake to the funeral ceremonies, whether religious or not, with the delivery of the ashes in a small urn or pot chosen from our extensive catalog of products.
Transfer of Remains
Transfer means transporting the mortal remains (cadaver / bones / ashes) to be placed in a grave or crypt, cremated or placed in an ossuary.
All transfers must include the necessary documentation obtained through a funeral home.
This is a sensitive process for family members and friends of the deceased person and thus should be conducted by professionals whose approach ensures respect and discretion. In addition to contacting the administration of the respective cemeteries, municipal and other services, Santos & Bárbara will manage the process and the transport, whether national or international, make memorial plaques and organise a ceremony or celebration in memory of the deceased.
Exhumation
At the end of the legal period for a temporary burial (of never less than three years), the bones may be removed, which is called exhumation. There are several reason for exhuming mortal remains: to transfer the bones within the cemetery or to another cemetery, for cremation and to hand over the ashes.
Santos & Barbara has specialized professionals to handle the process with the official authorities and technical services to carry out the acts. Let us know what you need and rest assured that everything will be handled according to your needs and in compliance with the strictest code of ethics.
Discounts for members of the Sindicato dos Bancários do Sul e Ilhas.
Members of SBSI benefit from a 10% discount, on the price list in effect, for services and sale of religious items, maintenance and cleaning of crypts and graves.