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Transfer of ashes

When someone passes away far from their loved ones, the arrangements for the transfer of ashes can be complicated and impact our grieving process. That’s why at Stelae, we offer this service to provide peace of mind to families during these difficult times.

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The personal data provided will not be transferred to third parties except in cases where there is a legal obligation, and may be communicated to other companies of ELYSIUS EUROPA, S.L. for internal administrative purposes or to suppliers necessary for the provision of the contracted service. The data provided will be kept for as long as the commercial relationship is maintained, and in any case for the years necessary to comply with legal obligations.

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, limitation of processing, deletion, cancellation, portability and opposition to the processing of your personal data by sending your request to STELAE C/ Saragossa, 6 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat or by e-mail to protecciondatos@stelaeservices.com.

You can consult additional and detailed information on Data Protection in our Privacy Policy.

Price of ashes transfer

The cost of transferring ashes to another country or city may vary depending on the distance and even the necessary procedures to carry out the transport. Consult Stelae to find out the price of your loved one’s ashes transfer—a comprehensive and high-quality service so you don’t have to worry about these arrangements or unexpected costs.

Requirements for the transfer of ashes

What are the requirements for transferring a loved one's ashes? This will depend on whether the transfer is national or international, as well as other factors. However, the legislation outlines how this transfer must be carried out and what documents are required.

Death certificates

Literal death certificates

For the national and international transfer of ashes, it is necessary to provide the national and multilingual literal death certificate issued by the Civil Registry.

Certificado de cremación

Cremation certificate

The cremation certificate is another necessary document for any type of management with the ashes and/or transfer of any kind, and it is issued by the funeral home that carried out the cremation.

Identification documents

Identification documentation

The legislation on the transport of human ashes by plane states that they must be properly identified. Therefore, in addition to the corresponding documentation, it is advisable to check if there are any special requirements for the transfer of ashes by plane with the specific airline.

Special urns

Special urns

For the transfer of ashes by plane, urns made of metal or containing metal decorations are not allowed.

Additionally, due to their weak resistance, urns made of biodegradable materials are not recommended, as they may get damaged during transport.

Transport permit

Transport permit

In general, no health permit is required for the transfer of ashes, but this will depend on the destination country, as well as the policies of each airline.

For example, Air Europa allows the transfer of ashes, as long as the urn fits under the seat or in the overhead compartment. On the other hand, Iberia allows it as hand luggage, provided that an appropriate funeral urn is used, properly covered and concealed, and with breakage-proof packaging.

Specific regulations

Specific regulations according to the destination

In some countries, a permit for the transfer of ashes may be required. It is the destination country that determines this and other requirements.

Consulate or embassy

Consulate or embassy

When a loved one passes away outside of Spain, it is recommended to contact the embassy or consulate to expedite the procedures with the funeral home. However, the cost of transferring ashes must be covered by the family, unless they have a life insurance policy or similar.

At Stelae, we offer an ashes transfer service with the best value for money, taking care of all the necessary procedures, regardless of the origin and destination.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the transfer of the ashes cost?

The price of the transfer of ashes depends on the type of transport and the destination, as well as on the necessary formalities to be carried out in order to obtain the relevant permits for the transfer of the ashes.

At Stelae, we offer this additional service when contracting the direct cremation service, which costs from 1,475 euros, depending on the option chosen.

What should I do if I want to take the ashes abroad?

For the transfer of ashes abroad, as for the transport from another country to Spain, it is necessary to have various documents:

  • National and international death certificate.
  • Cremation certificate
  • Copy of the passport and/or identity card of the deceased from the place of destination ( depending on the case).
  • Certificate of urn sealing.

Additionally, the country of destination may require you to fill out an application form and meet specific requirements, so be sure to check this information before travelling. In some countries it is obligatory to specify the place of destination of the ashes, and in others it is prohibited for the ashes to remain in the custody of the family. In Italy, for example, ashes cannot be kept at home and proof of where they are to be laid to rest must be provided.

Is it necessary to use a special urn to transport the ashes?

Urns made of metal or those containing metal embellishments are not permitted when transferring ashes by air. Additionally, due to their limited strength, urns made of biodegradable materials with little durability are not recommended, as they may be damaged during transport.

And on a bus?

Ashes can be transported by bus. In Spain it is possible to travel with ashes by any means of transport, as long as they are in a suitable container and you have the necessary documentation (death certificate and cremation certificate).

Can I travel with the ashes on a train?

It is possible to transfer ashes by train, but the urn must be properly identified. You must also have the death certificate and cremation certificate in case they are requested by the company that operates the route.

Can I travel with the ashes on a plane?

Yes, there are no regulations that prevent the transfer of ashes by plane, although it is important to know the policies of each airline, as well as the legislation of the destination country.

For more information, call us on

900 841 349