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  • Planning a farewell before you need one

    Planning a farewell before you need one

    Almost everyone agrees the end of life is worth talking about, and almost nobody does it. In The Conversation Project’s 2018 national survey in the United States, 92% said it was important to discuss it with their family and only 32% had actually done so. Mexico has no published equivalent, but anyone who works in this field recognises the pattern.

    The conversation gets postponed because talking about it feels like bringing it closer. It does not. The only thing that changes is who makes the decisions: the person, calmly, or their family at three in the morning with no idea what they would have wanted.

    What to gather, and when

    If you have an elderly or ill relative, this is the moment to gather the information. It does not have to be one solemn conversation: it can be collected little by little.

    • Basic documents: birth certificate, official ID and, if there is one, the will.
    • Medical details: the names of their doctors, the medication they take and any allergies.
    • Access: emails, passwords and where they are kept. This is what saves the most trouble later.
    • Accounts and insurance: banks, policies, and whether they paid into IMSS or ISSSTE.
    • Family stories. Record them while you can. It is the only thing on this list that cannot be recovered afterwards.

    How to start the conversation

    The hardest part is the first sentence. Coming at it sideways usually works better than announcing it: after the death of an acquaintance, a piece of news, or something that comes up over dinner.

    Three questions open almost any version of this conversation: whether they would prefer cremation or burial, whether there is anything they particularly want done or not done, and who they want deciding if one day they cannot. With those three answers, nobody is deciding blind.

    Why planning ahead gives the control back

    Someone who leaves their wishes written down is not giving their family work: they are taking work away. The most expensive and most painful decision in a funeral service is the one made without information and in a hurry, and that hurry is avoided by a twenty minute conversation months earlier.

    If you want to go a step further, you can read how to talk to your parents about their funeral arrangements, which is the conversation people postpone most.

    And if you need to resolve something today, Boinita is available 24 hours a day.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation in San Luis Potosi

    Understanding Direct Cremation in San Luis Potosi

    Direct cremation in San Luis Potosi is an option that many families may consider because it is quick, inexpensive and no funeral is needed, so reunions can be held at a later time when family members can gather.

    So, what is a direct cremation?

    In a direct cremation, the body is cremated directly, i.e., shortly after death, embalming is not used, and they usually cannot be viewed or visited.

    Unlike a funeral (which occurs with a body present), a direct cremation is usually followed later by a memorial or “Celebration of Life” after the remains have been returned to “the home, interred or placed in a crypt or niche in a cemetery, or buried or scattered in a favorite place”. Boinita will deliver the remains to your home and you can choose what to do next.

    Direct cremation in San Luis Potosi is more economical

    Direct cremation is one of the least expensive options for families making arrangements. While the national average cost of a funeral with burial is $ 15,000 pesos. A direct cremation should cost significantly less. The price of Boinita for direct cremation is $6,499 pesos with no additional charges.

    Although Boinita offers an all-inclusive price for direct cremation, some funeral homes may charge for various parts of the process. If you approach a funeral home you have the right to know what you are paying for and what your options are, among other things.

    Typically, funeral homes that are more transparent about pricing provide the least expensive direct cremation services. Those funeral homes that do not give prices or have excuses that their prices are continually changing are much more expensive.

    Direct cremation is an excellent option for those families who need a timely and economical option and choose to gather later to memorialize their loved one.

    What direct cremation includes, and what it does not

    Direct cremation is the simplest option there is. It normally covers the transfer of the person, the paperwork, the cremation itself and the delivery of the ashes in an urn.

    What it does not include is the wake: no room hire, no viewing, no hearse procession. That is precisely why it costs a fraction of a traditional service, usually 7,000 to 12,000 pesos rather than 30,000 or more.

    Who it suits

    • Families who want to organise the farewell themselves, at home or later, in their own way.
    • People whose relatives are spread across cities or countries and cannot gather within 48 hours.
    • Anyone who left instructions asking for no fuss, which is more common than it used to be.

    Choosing it is not choosing less of a farewell. It separates two things that funeral homes usually sell together: the technical process, which has a fixed cost, and the ceremony, which the family can hold whenever and however it wants.

    The ashes come with the cremation certificate and the numbered identification tag that accompanied the person through the whole process, which is what guarantees they are the right ones.

    You may also want to read how the cremation process works step by step.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    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.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    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.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • The rising cost of funerals in San Luis Potosí

    The rising cost of funerals in San Luis Potosí

    In Mexico a full funeral service usually costs between 30,000 and 50,000 pesos, while a direct cremation with no wake starts at around 7,000. The gap between those figures is not the dignity of the farewell: it is the number of services contracted around it.

    The average cost of a funeral in San Luis Potosi has doubled in recent years, rising faster than salaries, utility bills and even housing prices. This has reached a point where 6 out of 8 families go into debt to cover the cost of their loved one’s funeral.

    At the same time, most people today want a farewell that is more personal and less formal. Cremations are already one of the most popular farewells in the world, but about 90% of people don’t realize that they can ditch the formal funeral and just have a personal memorial service.

    This is exactly what we offer at Boinita with our simple cremation service (also known as direct cremation). For only $6,499 pesos, we pick up your loved one, perform a private cremation and hand-deliver their ashes to you. Then you can have your ashes present in an urn, whether it’s a picnic in the park, fireworks on the beach or dinner at a favorite restaurant.

    What each option costs in Mexico

    These are market ranges taken from industry price comparisons and from the funeral service prices Profeco has reviewed. They are not Boinita’s prices or any single funeral home’s: they vary widely by city and by package.

    OptionUsual rangeWhat it tends to include
    Direct cremation, no wake7,000 to 12,000 pesosTransfer, paperwork, cremation and delivery of the urn.
    Cremation with a service25,000 to 45,000 pesosThe above plus a short wake and a room.
    Traditional burial25,000 to 80,000 pesosCasket, wake, hearse and interment. The plot is paid separately.
    Plot in a private cemeteryfrom 20,000 pesosThe space only, with no service.

    What a middle-class family ends up paying for a complete service lands around 30,000 to 50,000 pesos. That is a lot of money to decide on in the hours after a death, which is exactly when it gets decided.

    If the person paid into IMSS

    It is worth checking before contracting anything. For members with active entitlements, cremation can come to around 5,000 pesos, and there is also a funeral expenses benefit that many families never claim simply because they do not know it exists.

    Why the bill climbs so fast

    Three things explain almost the entire gap between 7,000 and 50,000 pesos:

    • The wake room. It is billed by the hour and it is the line that grows most when the wake runs long.
    • The casket. A direct cremation does not need fine wood, and that alone is thousands of pesos.
    • The extras. Flowers, death notices, hearse, chapel. Each is contracted separately and they add up quickly.

    Asking for an itemised quote in writing before signing is the only thing that makes real comparison possible. A closed package with no breakdown cannot be compared with anything.

    If you are arranging a service right now, you can look at cremation in San Luis Potosi or read how to reduce funeral costs without giving up a dignified farewell.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    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.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    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.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • People have a good sense of humor about death when writing their wills

    People have a good sense of humor about death when writing their wills

    Despite being worried about writing their will, many people have a surprisingly good sense of humor once they get started. This really manifests itself in the gifts and personal messages that people leave for their family and friends.

    In 2019, someone left money to his best friend insisting he use it for the football lessons he desperately needs. Another explicitly requested that his ashes not be flushed down the toilet under any circumstances. Many people even opted to leave the beer money to their closest friends, insisting that they use it to get drunk and be happy after their funeral.

    This is one of the great benefits of writing a will ahead of time. You don’t have to worry about what the lawyer at the desk is going to think, you can simply concentrate on writing your will for the people who really matter.

    September is Will Month in Mexico

    Behind the anecdotes there is a procedure most people postpone for life, and there is one month a year when it costs half. The national campaign September, Month of the Will is in its 24th edition and offers discounts of 50% and up to 90% at notaries across all 32 states, plus free legal advice.

    During the campaign many notaries also open on Saturdays, precisely for people who cannot go during the week.

    What it costs by state

    These are preferential rates reported for the 2026 campaign. They vary a lot, so confirm the one for your state before going:

    • Chiapas: around 1,000 pesos, the most accessible in the country.
    • Jalisco: about 2,300 pesos.
    • Tabasco: about 2,500 pesos plus VAT.
    • Mexico City: around 3,800 pesos.
    • Nayarit: about 4,100 pesos.

    In states such as Chihuahua, State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz and Zacatecas each notary sets their own rate, so it is worth asking two or three.

    What you need to bring

    Less than people imagine. You go to a public notary with your official ID, give the details the notary asks for and pay the fee. You do not need deeds or inventories: the notary guides you on whatever applies in your case.

    And no, making a will does not mean handing everything over today. You can change it as many times as you like: the most recent one always stands.

    If you are putting these things in order, we have also written about how to start the conversation with your family.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    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.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    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.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • How Boinita is trying to change the way San Luis Potosí deals with death

    How Boinita is trying to change the way San Luis Potosí deals with death

    How Boinita is trying to change the way San Luis Potosi deals with death

    Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things any of us will ever have to go through. And the large funeral home industry doesn’t help much. Gravestones, mountains of paperwork and rainy funeral processions: these are the images that come to mind when we think of death. Is it any wonder, then, that we all find it so difficult to process?

    In an era where technology has integrated with almost every aspect of our lives, the death industry remains largely untouched. We buy houses online. We buy auto insurance online. We even manage our money and investments online. But the world of wills, probate and funerals remains a time-consuming, costly and inconvenient manual experience. In fact, less than 5% of these services are found or compared on the Internet.

    Death is a cold and faceless industry with fascinating design challenges everywhere. “There are many people who don’t have a will, which is leaving more families unprotected than ever.”

    “The average cost of a funeral in San Luis Potosi is $15,000 pesos,” and 6 out of 8 families go into debt to pay for a funeral. We know better than anyone that this is not what people really want. Our loved ones who are no longer with us don’t ask for expensive cars, caskets or flowers; all most people want is a simple, informal memorial that won’t cost their family too much.

    The big problem here is that the funeral industry has not changed in over 150 years. And a redesign is long overdue. So, instead of trying to sell people things they don’t really need, we focus on taking the best possible care of cremation. Within about 1 day, we pick up the deceased from the place of death, perform a simple cremation and deliver the ashes to the family. For this, we charge a fixed price of $6,499 pesos. Families can then spend as much or as little as they want to create the perfect memorial for their loved one.

    What that looks like in practice

    • Prices you can see before you call. Not a quote that depends on how distressed you sound on the phone.
    • No upselling. There is no catalogue of extras to work through at the worst moment of your life.
    • The paperwork handled. The bureaucracy is mandatory and it is the part families are least prepared for.
    • The ceremony left to the family. When and how they want it, not when a room is free.

    None of this is complicated. It is simply the opposite of how the industry has worked for decades, which is why it still reads as unusual.

    You can read more about why price transparency matters in cremation.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    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.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    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.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • How much does a funeral cost in San Luis Potosi in 2020?

    How much does a funeral cost in San Luis Potosi in 2020?

    How much does a funeral cost in San Luis Potosí?

    Finding burial cost information online can be difficult. A visit to the funeral home and cemetery may be the only way to get an accurate quote. The costs of a full body burial can add up quickly.
    They may not even give you a list of the charges after your funeral. Prices for a casket or urn vary from funeral home to funeral home. Some will simply quote you what they consider, others may charge you a premium due to an upcoming vacation or special occasion.

    In addition to that, funerals require a lot of planning, including oral and written protocols that each bereaved family must follow to keep the ceremony as comfortable as possible.

    This has reached a point where
    6 out of 8 families go into debt
     to cover the cost of their loved one’s funeral.

    How much does a burial cost in the city this 2020?

    The average cost of a funeral in San Luis Potosi is around $15,000 pesos. Most of this is usually for funeral home fees, but things like flowers, niches, floats and catering can increase the cost up to $150,000 pesos. By focusing only on cremation, our simple and affordable service allows you to plan a more personal moment that is right for you and your family.

    How much does the Boinita service cost?

    Our direct and simple cremation services are priced at: $ 7,299 pesos. It covers everything you would expect from start to finish, with no additional charges for special requests. The only additional cost you may incur is the medical certificate.

    By choosing a service with an all-inclusive price, we hope to give you the peace of mind of avoiding hidden costs or being “ripped off”.

    What the options cost today

    These are current market ranges in Mexico, taken from industry price comparisons and the funeral service prices Profeco has reviewed. They are not one funeral home’s prices, and San Luis Potosi sits close to the national average.

    OptionUsual range
    Direct cremation, no wake7,000 to 12,000 pesos
    Cremation with a short service25,000 to 45,000 pesos
    Traditional burial25,000 to 80,000 pesos
    Plot in a private cemeteryfrom 20,000 pesos

    A middle-class family typically ends up paying 30,000 to 50,000 pesos for a complete service. If the person paid into IMSS with active entitlements, cremation can drop to around 5,000 pesos, and there is a funeral expenses benefit many families never claim.

    Ask for the breakdown, not the package price

    A closed package with no itemisation cannot be compared with anything. The three lines that move the total most are the wake room, which is billed by the hour, the casket, and the extras: flowers, death notices, hearse and chapel.

    You can also read about direct cremation in San Luis Potosi and how to reduce funeral costs.

    Remember that Boinita is a Simple Cremation Service without a Funeral Service with the guarantee of the best price and service.

    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.

    For more information about our service go to https://boinita.com

    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.

    In Pet Cremation Services we are located in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Leon, Merida, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Toluca.

  • The first Mother’s Day without her

    The first Mother’s Day without her

    The first Mother’s Day without her is not like any other day of grieving. It is a date marked on the calendar, the advertising has been announcing it for weeks and everyone around you is celebrating. There is no way for it to go unnoticed.

    The first thing worth knowing is that there is no correct way to get through it. Some people need to gather the family and talk about her all afternoon, and some need that Sunday to end as soon as possible. Both are fine.

    Decide in advance what you will do

    The hardest part is usually not the day itself: it is the days before, seeing the adverts and hearing other people’s plans. It helps to decide ahead of time what that date will look like, even if the plan is to do nothing.

    It also helps to say so. A short message to the family explaining what works for you and what does not saves awkward invitations and explanations on the day.

    Ways to remember her that day

    These are ideas that work, and none of them needs a ceremony or any money:

    • Cook her favourite meal. It is the one people come back to most, because the smell brings the whole memory with it.
    • Plant a tree or one of her plants. It leaves something to look after for the rest of the year.
    • Watch her favourite film, even the one that always bored you.
    • Make a memory quilt or a memory box from her things. It is a long task, and on that day that helps.
    • Record a video with the family, each person telling one story about her. It is worth far more than it seems a few years later.
    • Support a cause she cared about, or do something for someone in her name.

    When the family has both living and absent mothers

    This is the most awkward situation and the most common one. Someone wants to celebrate and someone wants to cry, and both happen at the same table.

    What usually settles it is naming her out loud at the start, once, calmly. A toast or a single sentence. After that the meal carries on without everyone straining to avoid the subject.

    If the loss is recent and you want to understand why these dates hit so hard, we have written about what to do on the anniversary of a loved one’s death.