In Mexico City, the average price for a basic cremation service is 10,000 pesos.
Mexico – Cremation has gained popularity in Mexico as an accessible and flexible alternative for saying goodbye to a loved one. Although it can be a cost relief compared to burial services, cremation prices in the country vary significantly depending on the region and additional services included.
Cremation Costs in Mexico
The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) reports that the average price of cremation in Mexico is approximately 14,714 pesos. However, rates can range from 1,500 pesos in Colima to 37,800 pesos in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila. In Mexico City, the average price for a basic cremation service is 10,000 pesos.
Examples of Costs by Location:
– Highest: Ciudad Acuña (37,800 pesos), Tijuana (30,000 pesos), Monterrey (27,650 pesos), Esperanza, Sonora (27,264 pesos).
– Lowest: Colima (1,500 pesos), Toluca (3,868 pesos), Coatzacoalcos (7,000 pesos), Atlacomulco (7,500 pesos).
Additionally, the IMSS and ISSSTE offer cremation options ranging from 1,500 to 5,167 pesos.
What Does a Cremation Service Include?
Basic cremation services typically include:
– Coffin or urn.
– Reception and transportation of the body.
– Aesthetic preparation.
– Use of chapel or viewing areas.
– Management of procedures for the final disposition of the body.
Required Documentation
To proceed with a cremation, the following are needed:
– Medical death certificate.
– Burial or cremation permit from the Civil Registry.
– Death certificate, also necessary for other procedures such as insurance and bank account cancellations.
Cremation Process
The body is subjected to combustion at temperatures between 700 and 1,200 degrees Celsius in a special oven, which lasts from 2 to 3 hours. Once the incineration is complete, the ashes, weighing between 2 and 3.5 kg, are placed in an urn.
Statistics on Deaths and Cremations in Mexico
According to INEGI, 794,739 deaths were recorded in 2023, with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and malignant tumors being the main causes. Although the most recent cremation data from INEGI is from 2020, there was a significant increase in its use, with 29,187 cremations, double compared to the previous year.
Source: El Imparcial
