Cremation regulations and solutions

Regulations on funeral urns in Spain.

The regulations on the burial of funeral urns in Spain are established by the autonomous communities and town halls, since this issue has been decentralized by the State.

Prohibition of depositing urns in public spaces:
It is expressly prohibited to deposit urns in public spaces, such as parks or streets.
Responsibility for handling ashes: The responsibility for handling ashes lies with a person designated by the deceased or the family.

Regional and municipal regulations:
The regulations on the scattering of ashes may vary depending on the autonomous community and municipal ordinances regarding cemeteries and the environment. It is important to inform yourself about the regulations applicable in the municipality and autonomous community where you wish to deposit the ashes.

Urns with trees in Spain:
There is no specific legislation in Spain that regulates the burial of funeral urns containing trees. However, there are options in the autonomous communities and cities that allow the burial of biodegradable urns containing a tree in forests or memorial gardens.

Ash forests of Girona (Sant Tomàs de Fluvià) and Córdoba, where biodegradable urns can be buried with a tree.
Gardens or natural spaces that comply with legal and environmental regulations for the scattering of ashes and offer a respectful space to remember the deceased.

It is important to keep in mind that, according to Spanish legislation, it is necessary to use biodegradable urns and not abandon non-degradable urns. In addition, there are localities with ordinances that can regulate this aspect by prohibiting or authorizing it.

In summary, although there is no specific legislation for the burial of funeral urns with a tree in Spain, there are options in the autonomous communities and cities that allow the burial of biodegradable urns with a tree in forests or in memorial gardens. It is important to check with the competent authorities to obtain permits and comply with local regulations.