The loss of a family member can lead to a sea of emotions. You may not want to do anything, or feel exactly the opposite. If you know your loved one may pass away soon, it is helpful to be prepared and have a plan of action to take when the time comes. Here are some important things to do when a loved one dies.
1. Call the funeral home and your trusted physician.
Before your loved one can be cared for by a funeral or cremation provider, a medical professional must declare him or her dead in order to issue a medical certificate of death. If your loved one has died at home, you can call the funeral home or cremation service as long as the death is from natural causes.
If your loved one has died in an accident you must first call 911 or the public prosecutor’s office.
2. Contact family and close friends
Notify immediate family and close friends. Relieve yourself of the burden by asking them to help you notify more distant connections. Arrange for children, parents and pets to be cared for. Contact your loved one’s employer.
3. Secure your properties
Make sure your loved one’s car is parked in a safe area and the house is locked. Ask someone to care for your loved one’s pets before making permanent arrangements.
4. Life Insurance
If your loved one has life insurance, he or she may be eligible for benefits to cover burial or cremation costs. Visit your insurance company’s website to find out what is covered.
5. Locate a will or personal information
It helps to have a plan. Before your loved one passes, talk to your loved one about whether he or she has a will or living trust. Help them organize their personal information for financial and digital accounts. When your loved one has passed away, locate their information and complete the deceased’s requests.
6. Plan a Wake or Celebration
Before your loved one passes, ask them how they would like to be celebrated and remembered. When the time is right, honor their wishes and celebrate their loved one’s life and impact on the world.
Store the cremation urn.
If you decided to have a cremation, you can keep the ashes at home, bury them in a garden or niche, or scatter them in your loved one’s favorite place. All are good options and choose the one that brings you the most peace.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
With death comes paperwork. As you navigate the afterlife proceedings of your loved one, you will need to complete the forms to obtain a death certificate. Most funeral homes or crematories (including Boinita) will help you do this. But knowing the process and the information required can help speed up the process.
What is a death certificate?
A death certificate is a legal document that proves that your loved one has passed away. Death certificates include statistics and medical information, including whether they were cremated or buried.
They are also required for transactions that require a voucher, inheritance or life insurance. Boinita is in charge of presenting and receiving death certificates.
Learning about life through death.
When geneticists begin exploring a family tree, they often start with death certificates to learn more about someone’s age, race, education level and marital status. These documents provide clues as to what life was like for many people.
Death certificates can also help us understand the health of our communities and contribute to public health research.
Death certificates have been revised over time in an attempt to understand the mortality rate in many countries.
How are death certificates used?
Death certificates are primarily used to complete financial matters after the death of your loved one. Basically, to complete financial transactions, death certificates prove to the other party that their loved one has passed away.
Death certificates may be required for:
Life insurance policy claims.
Real estate transactions.
Transfer of vehicle titles.
Collection or transfer of shares (or bonds).
Pension or retirement plans.
Closing of bank or service accounts.
What information is on a death certificate?
Like many certificates and forms, completing a death certificate can bring up some unexpected questions. You may feel that you do not have all the answers when completing the certificate.
Boinita or your chosen funeral home will handle the first two items on the list and ask you to help provide other information so they can accurately complete the form on your behalf.
Here are some examples of what may be required for a death certificate form:
Time, place and date of death.
Whether your loved one was cremated, buried or donated.
Name, age, date of birth and residence of the loved one.
Schooling.
CURP.
Affiliation to Health Services (IMSS, ISSSTE, etc).
Cause of death.
The full names of the spouse, father and mother.
Your loved one’s occupation and education.
Your loved one’s race and ethnicity.
Nationality.
You will need to indicate your relationship to your loved one when applying for a death certificate.
Legally, only certain persons may receive a death certificate: immediate relative, legal representative, persons or organizations with personal or property rights.
How long does it take to receive a death certificate?
Once you have all the paperwork and file with your local registry office, the process is usually very quick and can take about an hour.
How many death certificates do you need?
The number of death certificates required varies, but everyone must have at least one. In some cases, when you need to use a certificate, an institution will only need to see the certified copy and make a photocopy and return it to you. We recommend that you make several certified copies with your trusted notary .
Boinita or your chosen funeral home can also answer additional questions and help you through this sometimes confusing process.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
Buying a burial crypt is usually a simple business. But there are some surprising details you should know. Here is the detail of crypts in a cemetery, the prices and that mysterious term, “Exclusive Right of Burial”.
What is a cemetery plot?
A burial plot is a small area of land in which someone is, or may be, buried. It may contain only one person or a few, such as a couple or a family. Generally, you don’t actually buy a burial crypt as a plot of land. Instead, you buy the right to decide who is buried in that land for a certain number of years. It is more like a lease.
What is the exclusive right of burial?
Having the exclusive right of burial means that you have the right to say who is buried in a particular burial plot. You may also place a monument (such as a headstone) on the grave.
Obtaining a grant of exclusive burial rights is not the same as purchasing a plot of land for burial. It does not mean that you are the owner of the land. It is closer to renting or leasing. And like all income, it has a time limit.
How long does the exclusive right of burial last?
Cemeteries generally offer an exclusive burial right for a crypt for 25 to 100 years. Once it expires, the owner will be asked if they wish to renew.
How to buy a grave in the cemetery?
Cemeteries are generally privately owned or owned by a religious organization (such as a church). But there are also government cemeteries.
Generally, a burial plan is not guaranteed in a funeral plan, as it is a third-party service and prices change. You can purchase a burial crypt separately to be on the safe side.
If you have purchased a cemetery plot for burial, it is a good idea to mention it as an asset in your will. You should also make sure that your family knows where to find the grant of exclusive burial rights.
How much does a burial crypt cost?
The average cost of a burial plot in Mexico is $25,000 pesos. But rates vary widely throughout the country. In rural areas, the prices of funerary tombs are usually very economical VS in the cities, which can multiply several times their price.
On a budget? In addition to the average price of a cemetery plot, it is also worth considering the cost of a headstone or memorial plaque.
What happens when your exclusive right of burial is exhausted?
If you do not renew, the person who has been buried may still remain there. No one will move his body. But other people may be buried around or on top of them at a later date.
If there is a monument on the grave, you can raise it and take it to another place. Otherwise, the cemetery or graveyard may destroy it.
How to transfer or share the exclusive right of burial?
If you have the exclusive right of burial for a crypt, you can decide who is buried there for the duration of the lease.
If you wish, you may ask the cemetery to make you and another person co-owners of the crypt. This means that both have the same right to choose who is buried there, and both can be buried there when they die.
You can also pass on your exclusive right of burial when you make your will.
If you die without a will, the property will automatically pass to your next of kin. It is usually your spouse/civil partner, or shared between your children if you are not related. If this means that the crypt is shared among too many people, it can be awkward, as everyone has to agree before someone can be buried. Therefore, it is a good idea to make a will and clarify things.
What is a forest burial ground?
A forest burial plot is an area of land in a forest or natural environment where someone can be buried.
Forest burial crypts are dedicated to ecological farewells. The deceased is buried using natural and biodegradable fabrics and in an ecological coffin. Embalming is generally prohibited.
Many forest cemeteries do not allow memorial stones. However, you can plant a tree or place a bird box to mark the spot.
Things to think about when buying a tomb
What should you consider before buying a tomb? Well…
Cemetery or forest cemetery? A forest cemetery is more environmentally friendly and less costly. But a cemetery allows you a monument and will probably be closer to home.
Visit the future cemetery in advance and get to know the place. It should be convenient and a place you are happy to visit.
Compare costs. Cemetery rates vary quite a bit! And often, they also offer different types of crypts at different prices. The mausoleum chambers are the most expensive.
Who will be buried there? If you want more than one person to be buried, make sure there is space. You can buy two spaces together. A single crypt can hold up to three people or up to six urns of ashes.
Cremation first? In some cemeteries, you may purchase a smaller burial plot for cremated remains only. These are less expensive than casket plots.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
Funerals are not for everyone. You may not like the idea and not want one for yourself, or you may have difficulty deciding what to do for someone you love. So, do you have to have a funeral? Mexican society has been changing its attitudes towards what happens after a death, and now there are more options than ever. Let us show you what you can do.
Do you have to have a funeral by law?
There are no laws in Mexico stating that everyone must have a funeral. However, your body will need to be buried or cremated when you die. And someone, usually a close relative or the person executing your will, has to organize that.
There are all kinds of reasons not to want a funeral. We have some of these described below, along with some suggestions of what you might do instead.
“I don’t want a traditional funeral”: choose an alternative celebration
We get it: the idea of a float heading toward a crowd of black-clad mourners is not appealing to everyone. Do you have to have a funeral like this? Not at all. These days, you have hundreds of options, from donating your body to medical science to hosting a casket decorating party. You can even have your ashes shot into space.
If you want your funeral to be more of a celebration, think about what it could be like. Then, you can look for funeral directors (who are somewhat similar to wedding planners) and some speaker to do things differently.
“I don’t want a big funeral” – choose direct cremation.
He may have written “don’t I have money for a funeral?” At Google because you are concerned about how your loved ones will cope with the stress of organizing one. You may wish to give them your blessing not to arrange a funeral at all, or the opportunity to hold one at a later date, in your own time. Cost could be a concern.
If that is the case, you might consider a simple cremation. This is a simple and economical cremation without a funeral service. The crematorium takes the person who has died into its care, arranges for the cremation and then returns his or her ashes to the family. Some close family members may attend the cremation (not at COVID times), which is usually early in the morning on a weekday.
After the ashes are returned, what happens next is completely open. You (or your family, rather) can leave it that way or hold a memorial service later with the ashes.
Boinita can help you arrange a simple cremation in San Luis Potosi for as little as $6,499 pesos. We will give you or your loved one a simple and dignified farewell, leaving plenty of time to plan a memorial service at a later date.
“Why spend so much money on something I’m not going to see?” – consider a living funeral
Do you have to have a funeral when you die? You could have one while you are still alive, so you can celebrate your life with the people you love and show your appreciation for them.
Live funerals became popular in Japan in the 1990s, and in Europe and the United States after the publication of Mitch Albom’s memoir. Most recently, the Rites of Passage series followed Roch Maher as he arranged a funeral for himself after he was diagnosed with an illness.
You can arrange a living funeral yourself or with the help of a funeral director. Well planned, it can be an amazing experience.
“We can’t have the body there”: organize a memorial service.
You do not have to have a funeral with the body of the person who died. You could have a memorial service instead. For example, many families opt for a simple cremation and hold a memorial service a few months or even a year later. This gives them more time to regroup and prepare. Many others choose to hold a memorial service after a loved one dies and is buried abroad. More information on how to hold a memorial service can be found here.
Whatever you decide, make your wishes clear.
If you have decided that you personally do not want a funeral, it is important to have a conversation with your family and friends about it. Explain what you want and what it means to you. You can also record your wishes in your will, so that they have something as an example.
However, keep in mind that funeral wishes, whether in a will or not, are not binding. Your family and friends have the right to make a decision when the time comes. Psychologically, funerals can be very important for those left behind. Performing a ceremony is a way for loved ones to let go and express their love for the person who died. Do you have to have a funeral? By law, no, but in practice it can happen anyway.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
You may have seen that your chosen funeral home offers both traditional and simple funerals and in other cases such as Boinita simple cremation. But what do these terms mean and what is the real difference between these options? Let’s see…
What is the difference between traditional and simple funerals?
A simple funeral is a more economical and simpler approach to a traditional funeral. While traditional funerals include many of the standard services you might expect a funeral home to provide, simple funerals omit the less essential services and provide you with the most important ones in a lower cost format.
What that means in practice will depend on your funeral home (they will have their own way of doing things), but below we detail what you can generally expect from traditional and simple funerals.
What is a traditional funeral?
A traditional funeral service tends to follow this structure:
Viewing: a period of 1-2 days during which the family can visit the deceased at the funeral home.
Service: a funeral service held at a place of worship, funeral home, crematory or graveside. This includes any other ceremony (depending on the religion).
Burial or cremation: After the service, burial or cremation will take place. In case of burial, friends and relatives may go in procession to the cemetery. The rental of a hearse and limousine to follow in the procession is usually included in a traditional funeral.
In addition, all these services are included:
All funeral home fees
Burial or cremation fees (including doctor’s fees)
Classic hearse or hearse
A wood veneer coffin
A chest of wooden ashes
A limousine
Celebrant / religious representative
A standard flower arrangement
How much does a traditional funeral cost?
The familiarity of a traditional funeral can offer much comfort and peace of mind at a difficult time. That said, the average cost of a traditional funeral in Mexico is $40,000 pesos or more. This can often be reduced by shopping around and finding the best funeral service that fits your budget.
What is a simple funeral?
Simple funerals have approximately the same structure as traditional funerals, but at a more affordable price. However, you may have to make some compromises:
The funeral home will generally choose the time and date of a simple funeral service. This means it will probably be early in the morning.
May not include after-hours pickup. You may have to wait until normal business hours before the deceased can be taken to the funeral home.
A less decorative casket or ashes container. A simple wooden coffin, for example.
There are no additional funeral cars or limousines. Close relatives usually make their way to and from the funeral.
Less or no flowers. Funeral homes offer smaller, less elaborate floral arrangements for simple funerals.
The wake may be held at home or at a friend’s home. This helps save on the cost of the venue and catering, especially if friends help by bringing food and drink.
In addition, all these services are included:
Funeral home fees
Burial or cremation fees (including doctor’s fees)
Hearses
A simple wooden coffin
A simple ash container
How much does a simple funeral cost?
Simple funerals are the cheapest and most basic type of funeral. A simple funeral usually costs around $20,000 pesos. Costs will vary depending on how simple the funeral really is and where it is located.
What is a simple cremation?
The last option is the “direct” or simple cremation, which covers a cremation without a funeral service. Direct cremation in particular is becoming increasingly popular: At Boinita we pick up the person who has passed away, and the cremation is performed without anyone present. The ashes are then returned to the family within a few hours, who can then hold their own memorial service as they see fit.
This service includes:
Crematorium fees
Transportation of your loved one
Cremation
A beautiful wooden urn
The return of the ballot box to your home
Formalities and taxes
How much does a simple cremation cost?
Simple cremations are the least expensive funeral service and one of the most requested. This service in Boinita costs only $ 6,499 pesos. And it is a fixed price with no extra charge. For more information go to Boinita‘s home page.
When it comes to the type of service you would like yourself, if you have strong feelings either way, your best option is to take out a funeral plan or life insurance and specify within it whether you want a simple, traditional service or a simple cremation.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
For those who wish to plan ahead, paying for a funeral plan can be an excellent way to ensure that you are financially prepared for the costs associated with burial and cremation services. While there are other alternatives, such as life insurance, or investing, we will explore them all below.
What is a funeral plan?
A funeral plan sets aside a funeral at today’s prices. With a funeral plan, you pay a pre-established amount of money to cover the cost of your future funeral services, the full amount of which is released at the time of your death to cover all agreed-upon expenses.
This protects the client from the annual price and fee increases we are currently seeing in the funeral industry. With the price of a funeral rising much faster than inflation, the average funeral is expected to be a financial hardship for many families.
What are the advantages of a funeral package?
In addition to setting aside your funeral at current prices, a funeral plan gives you greater control over the details of your funeral.
It also gives you the opportunity to choose your preferred funeral home, ensuring that your funeral is not in the hands of someone you have not directly approved.
What does a funeral plan usually include?
They usually do not cover all funeral costs, but most will include:
Funeral home fees. This would generally include collecting the deceased, transporting them to the funeral, arranging the funeral service, paperwork, and basic care of the deceased (washing and dressing them, for example).
The coffin. This could be a simple, inexpensive casket or a more elaborate wooden casket.
Hearse or hearse. Basic plans will generally include the cost of hiring a hearse to take the deceased person to his or her funeral and to the cemetery or crematory. You may also be offered additional funeral cars or limousines for the family at an additional cost.
Administrative expenses. Most providers will charge an administrative fee for their work in setting up the plan.
Cancellation fees. Some providers will charge you if you wish to cancel your funeral plan at a later date.
It is important to check the fine print of any funeral plan you purchase to make sure what is covered and what is not.
Because funeral plan providers cannot control all the costs involved in a funeral, your family may have to pay a little more when the time comes. But the plan must cover all or most of the services you will need.
How do funeral packages work?
You can purchase a funeral plan by paying in advance or in installments. The money goes into a fund with an insurance policy, which will be used to pay for the service when the time comes.
Depending on where you purchase your funeral plan, you may be asked to choose between different packages. A higher cost package could include more funeral cars, a more decorative casket and potentially more flexibility with the time and date of the funeral.
Can you pay for funerals monthly in advance?
A funeral service plan saves your family the stress of planning and paying for your funeral by arranging everything in advance.
If you are interested in purchasing a funeral plan, the questions you should ask a provider are:
What costs are not included in my funeral plan?
Is it possible to cancel or modify the plan if circumstances change?
Is there a cancellation fee?
What happens if there are outstanding payments at the time of death?
Do I have to use a certain funeral company?
Can the family make changes to the funeral if they wish?
What happens if death occurs abroad?
Is there a clear complaints procedure?
What happens if the Funeral Home closes?
If you wish to have the funeral in another state or municipality, is it possible?
What are the alternatives to a funeral package?
Insurance Policies
Advantages Life insurance policies.
Lifetime protection for age 50 and over will pay an agreed amount at the time of death. This means that it may go some way toward covering funeral costs, depending on how comprehensive your coverage is. It is often the best option because your family receives a larger amount than a funeral home package would cover.
Disadvantages Life insurance policies.
Funeral plans require you to pay a fixed amount, while life insurance requires a regular payment until the time of death. Depending on how long you live, there can be a big difference between these two figures.
Life insurance costs can also be extremely high if you have pre-existing health conditions, whereas this is irrelevant in a funeral plan.
Funeral plans also allow for much greater control and put all important decisions in your hands. With some insurance products, you may not even have a say in whether you want to be buried or cremated.
Savings and investment accounts
Most savings accounts do not generate much interest at this time, but you can always set aside a portion of your savings to pay for funeral expenses. Other alternatives, such as investing money, can help pay for funeral expenses.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
Funerals can cost much more than people expect and it is not uncommon for family members of the deceased to pay up to $80,000 for afuneral service. With many factors to consider, such as burial fees, flowers, transportation, paperwork, niches and reception, costs can begin to mount, which can put a family under financial strain in a time of distress.
Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce funeral costs and keep expenses manageable. Here we take a look at five of the best ways to limit the amount of money you spend on a funeral.
Burial and cremation fees
Burial and cremation fees can often be one of the most expensive aspects of a funeral. This is particularly true in downtown areas where space is at a premium. Alternatives to keep costs down may include the choice of natural burial or direct cremation.
A natural burial involves a burial in a protected area with a beautiful garden where the deceased are returned to the earth in the most natural way possible. It is generally considered much better for the environment.
Similarly, you may opt for a simple cremation. This occurs outside of peak crematory hours and mourners cannot be present at the cremation. The ashes are returned to the family after the service. This is much cheaper than the classic burial or cremation options and any money you save can be used to remember the deceased through a suitable memorial service organized by the family.
Coach or limousine transportation
It is often considered traditional to have limousines driving to the funeral service. However, this is a matter of personal preference and can certainly reduce funeral costs if you reduce transportation.
Depending on where the service takes place, the family can make its own way, allowing the money to be spent in more essential areas. It may happen that funeral directors exert a little pressure in an effort to convince you that optional extras such as transportation are essential for a proper funeral. However, the choice should be left up to you to decide what you do and do not want for the funeral, and remember that your choice in this matter is final.
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If you wish to hold a wake or memorial service, there are several ways to reduce costs. There is no right or wrong way, so do what you think is best and try to plan within your means.
Instead of hiring a large venue, the wake can be held at the home of the deceased or at the home of a family member. Similarly, the responsibility for the meal can be shared among all the guests, and everyone brings a dish to share.
Fundraising or Crowdfunding
A more modern way to reduce funeral costs is through the use of crowdfunding. Instead of one family member or part of the family assuming full financial responsibility, those who knew the deceased can donate to help cover expenses.
This can be a fantastic way to cover the cost of a funeral and bring people together to remember the deceased. When everyone has invested something, no matter how small, there is often a sense of greater participation in the proceedings among all those present. This also makes it possible for family and friends living abroad to feel involved and contribute to the funeral.
Use a comparison site
Finally, one of the best ways to reduce funeral costs is by using a price comparison site. You can save time and money, and this can greatly simplify the planning process, allowing you to take full control of the funeral you are looking to arrange.
Plan ahead
If you have the luxury of time before you or a loved one passes away, you may want to consider taking out a funeral plan or life insurance.
Take out a monthly payment plan
While a financing plan actually increases the final cost of your funeral, many find it more manageable to pay your funeral costs over the course of a year or two, rather than paying it up front. When you take out a month-to-month plan you can manage your payments, and if you are waiting for your inheritance to arrive, this credit can make a lot of sense.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
These are the frequently asked questions about simple cremation that most people have:
Is simple cremation really for me?
Simple cremation is a relatively new service. It is perfect for you if:
Start with the idea of organizing a creative celebration of your loved one’s life, rather than a traditional funeral.
I would like a simple cremation, without holding a funeral service at the same time, so that you have the time and freedom to find the best way to remember your loved one.
They are making arrangements for someone who has told you they don’t want a big fuss, or for you to spend too much.
He does not need, or want, the casket to be there at the memorial service.
I would like more time to arrange a funeral so that distant relatives can attend.
You would prefer to spend your budget on something other than a traditional funeral, such as a special ash scattering ceremony.
So, no funeral, just cremation?
Only if you wish. While simple cremation appeals to those who would prefer a cremation without a funeral service, most people choose it so that they can arrange a more personal farewell later with the ashes.
These days, there are all sorts of creative and special ways to celebrate a loved one’s life by scattering their ashes, from simply gathering at a favorite spot, to sending them off to fireworks. With simple cremation, it is completely up to you.
How do simple cremation prices compare with standard burial and cremation?
Simple cremation is the least expensive type of cremation: while our cremation service costs $6,499 pesos, the average cost for a standard cremation at a funeral home is around $15,000 pesos and for a burial is $25,000 pesos.
What documentation do I need to arrange a direct cremation?
After you have the medical certificate of death, we will work with you to gather the required documentation for the cremation to proceed.
What is a simple prepaid cremation?
With our prepaid single cremation plan, you can pay for your own single cremation in advance. This means that certain key costs are already covered when it is time for your family to make the necessary arrangements.
Our simple cremation plan includes:
Collection, transportation, paperwork, cremation, a beautiful wooden urn and hand delivery of the ashes.
When the time comes, your family just needs to provide proof of payment to get things moving. Our simple prepaid cremation plan is 100% guaranteed, so everything you have paid for is covered with no additional costs.
I would like to set up a simple prepaid cremation: what happens if I cancel or my family decides they want a traditional funeral?
Once we have set up your simple cremation plan, you can cancel and receive a full refund.
If you change your mind after that point, or if your family decides to have a more traditional funeral rather than a simple cremation with us, we will refund all plan funds.
What will happen to the ashes of my loved one?
We will personally deliver your loved one’s ashes to you within a few hours after cremation.
If you need the ashes sooner, let us know and we will do our best to make it happen.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
Making funeral planning arrangements can be difficult, whether you are planning a full service or a cremation service in San Luis Potosi for someone close to you or simply planning your own funeral in advance. There are many decisions to be made.
This article is here to guide you through the process from start to finish, with suggested timings to help you if you are arranging a funeral, take your time to follow the steps below.
How to plan a funeral step by step
The funeral planning checklist below should be taken as a friendly guide, rather than instructions, just as every family is different, every funeral is also different.
1) Find a funeral director or funeral home to plan the funeral with you.
You don’t need a funeral director to plan a funeral, but many people find them a great help. If you don’t already have someone in mind, it’s a good idea to compare a few different funeral homes in terms of prices, reviews and whether they offer the services you need.
2) Planning a funeral for a loved one? Check first your willingness for any plan
If you are unsure how to plan a funeral for a loved one, it is worth consulting their will (if there is one) for instructions. You can also ask family members about their wishes.
3) Plan the funeral with your chosen funeral director.
Once you have chosen a funeral director, they will set up a meeting with you to discuss all the different things to plan for at a funeral. This usually takes one or two hours.
Most funeral directors can come to your home to plan the funeral with you, which can facilitate the conversation.
At this point, these would be some of the questions:
Would you like to organize a cremation or burial?
Cremation is the most popular option, with 70% of people preferring it over burial. This may be due to cost: in general, cremation is less expensive than burial and you do not have to pay any fees (monthly or yearly), and direct cremation (cremation without funeral service) is the least expensive option in San Luis Potosi. While most burials take place in local authority-owned cemeteries, “natural” green burials are on the rise, and most funeral directors are now able to offer them. Less common options are private burial (at home, for example) and burial at sea.
Which casket or urn would you prefer?
There are many different types of caskets and urns to choose from, and it can be a bit overwhelming. If you find a casket or urn you like online, it’s okay to buy it and give it to your funeral director.
Would you like to visit your loved one at the funeral home?
Some families find it helpful to come and see the person who died during their time at the funeral home. This is sometimes called a “visit”. Many funeral homes have small, quiet rooms (often called “Chapels of Rest”) for this, where families and close friends can be in private.
Would you like to embalm the body?
Funeral homes perform embalming: washing, dressing and preparing the body of the person who has died so that it looks tidy and peaceful.
Some funeral directors also offer a “hygienic treatment”, where the body is carefully treated with chemicals to preserve it for a longer period of time. This is often suggested when the body is to be repatriated from abroad.
Natural burial grounds generally will not accept bodies that have been embalmed, as the chemicals used in the process are considered harmful to the environment.
What should the person who has died wear?
While some religions require particular burial or cremation clothing, otherwise it is an individual decision. Some people would like to be buried in their favorite clothes, while others may want a fresh new outfit.
If the person who died is to be cremated, it is important to remove metal jewelry first, as this can melt.
Would you like some funeral transportation?
The funeral director will ask you if and how you would like them to hire a vehicle to transport guests to the funeral home. Some funeral homes provide special vehicles and transportation upon request.
While this may be good, it is cheaper to use your own cars.
Where and when would you like the funeral to be held?
There are a few things to consider when choosing the time and date of a funeral. Like weddings, funerals held on weekends can be more expensive.
You will also need to choose a location for the service and reception, if you have one.
Do you want flowers?
Funeral flowers can be arranged through the funeral director or independently.
4) Plan the funeral service with a speaker or religious representative.
Anyone can officiate at a funeral, so if you are not religious, you can ask a speaker to do it. When meeting to discuss the organization of the funeral service, it may be helpful to bring photos and prepare some personal stories to tell. You are also likely to be asked:
Would you like any hymns, songs or classical music for the funeral?
Would you like any specific funeral poems, prayers or readings?
Would you like a theme or special features for a personal service?
What would you like your guests to wear?
How long should the funeral last?
5) Start creating the obituary
The eulogy is the main speech given at the funeral, while the obituary is an (optional) announcement of the death and details of the funeral. Obituaries can be published online or in a newspaper. If you are planning your own funeral, you can gather information in advance to help your family when the time comes.
There are some websites that collect memories, photos and videos of friends and family. On these pages you can tell your story and invite acquaintances to the service.
Do you organize your own funeral?
Remember to keep your funeral wishes in a safe place and let your family know where they are; you can even add them to your will, if you wish. If you are interested in paying for most of your funeral in advance, you might also consider setting up a prepaid funeral plan, although most of the time it is better to have life insurance as we explain in the article Why you may not want to prepay your Funeral?
6) Share the time, place and date of the funeral service.
Once you have finished planning the funeral service, it is time to make calls to inform friends and family of your arrangements. You can also share an obituary online on social media or by email, or pay to publish a death notice in the local newspaper.
7) Organize the flowers
If you are organizing your own floral arrangements, it will probably take a few hours. It is useful to go around and compare opinions and prices.
8) Create the order of service
The order of service is a basic schedule for funeral guests, but many families see it as an opportunity to express their loved one’s personality as well. Generally, the order of service will include biographical information and images of the person who passed away, along with all readings, prayers and songs to be included in the funeral service.
9) Attend the funeral
People grieve in very different ways; it is important to know that there is no right or wrong way to feel at a funeral. Do what you need to do to get to the end of the day and remember to lean on the support of friends and family.
10) Send thank you notes and donate flowers.
You do not have to send thank you notes to those who attended the funeral or sent you cards, but you may do so if you wish. Another thing to consider is the flowers that guests may have sent or brought to the service. While you may want to keep some of the flowers in your home, you can donate the unwanted ones to prevent them from going to waste.
It is perfectly normal to ask someone else to write thank you notes if you need help.
11) Collect the ashes
If your loved one was cremated, you or the funeral director should be able to pick up the ashes from the crematory. In Bonita we personally deliver the urn to your home.
12) Start thinking about the tombstone.
Choosing a memorial stone is a very personal thing, but there is no hurry: it will take some time before it can be added to a grave.
13) Seek bereavement counseling, if needed.
Losing someone close to you can be overwhelmingly difficult. If you find that you need help after you’ve finished planning a loved one’s funeral, whether it’s a sympathetic ear or practical advice, there are organizations that can help.
What happens after the funeral is planned?
After the funeral, the next step is to begin the process of settling the estate of the person who has passed away based on his or her will.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
Coronavirus and a Funeral in San Luis Potosi: Paying Tribute Despite the Encirclement
Funeral ceremonies have been limited in the number of people present. This limitation is very difficult for family members who wish to be present on the day of the funeral . What options are possible with funerals in San Luis Potosi and Coronavirus?
Some services are available, such as live streaming of the funeral service. Even this service is becoming more popular as social networking becomes easier and easier, however, it is difficult to achieve these services in real time and include not only family members but also friends.
Since March, most funeral homes have been under containment to reduce the spread of covid-19 in San Luis Potosi and throughout the country. With respect to the funeral, certain rules have been established:
Most crematoria have forbidden ceremonies.
Only a close-knit family may attend the funeral and the number of participants is limited to a maximum number of people.
A distance of one meter is recommended and any physical proximity should be excluded.
The Coronavirus and a Funeral in San Luis Potosi: paying tribute despite the enclosure
Attending funerals over the Internet, a way to recover despite confinement
Already available in the United States, attending funerals broadcast live over the Internet is now possible in Mexico. Therefore, all families can attend the funeral from their homes.
The service is available at any location that authorizes it and allows access to 4G WiFi Internet with a smartphone, tablet or computer that can film the ceremony.
Create an online scrapbook
If you are unable to go to the ceremony site, you can suggest to those around you that you can show your presence by sharing a testimony, a memento, a photo in a collection of mementos. Cousins, neighbors, colleagues, friends… everyone can participate, together, in a collective and positive approach.
It is enough to collect online, with those who have known him, testimonies and photos in tribute to the missing loved ones. Participants are guided by specific questions such as “How did you meet the deceased?” What did you talk about the last time you saw him? Do you have a photo of him to share with us? “
Living mourning is very personal. Everyone evolves at their own pace and the current situation may prevent some from making healthy progress. Therefore, a memorial service may be a solution when possible again.
During a commemoration ceremony, a master of ceremonies is present to welcome the participants. Memories, messages and photos are shared.
It is also an opportunity for families to practice rituals that could not be performed during the funeral.
At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.
Boinita offers Single Cremation services without a Funeral Service, with a fixed price and 24-7 customer service. Boinita is located in the metropolitan areas of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Hermosillo, Merida and San Luis Potosi.
