Regardless of your religion or culture, the passing away of a beloved one is always a moment of great pain and vulnerability. It is thus essential to count on a specialised and highly qualified funeral services company to handle the full bureaucratic process, including repatriation to and from anywhere worldwide, and all aspects of the funeral ceremony, from the mere selection of a flower crown to purchasing and maintaining the grave or crypt.
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 service.
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 qualified to provide a complete cremation funeral service, from the wake to burial services, whether religious or not, and the handing over of the ashes in a small urn or pot selected from our extensive product catalogue.
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 & Bárbara has specialised professionals who will conduct the process at the official authorities and the technical services to perform the necessary procedures. Tell us your needs and be assured that we will take all measures to fulfil your requests whilst complying the strictest code of ethics.
DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNION OF BANK EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH AND ISLANDS (SBSI)
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.