The way we say goodbye to our loved ones when they die is constantly evolving. While until recently, the vast majority of farewells were Catholic ceremonies ending with a burial, cremations now predominate, and secular ceremonies are constantly growing. This phenomenon is occurring in Catalonia, Spain, and the rest of Europe, as explained this Wednesday by the president of the Association of Funeral Service Companies of Catalonia (Asfuncat), Josep Maria Mons. In total, 51.8% of Catalans who died in 2024 were cremated, which represents an increase of 1.2% compared to 2022 and 8.8% compared to 2018.