# Sereneus

> Sereneus is the first and largest funeral service comparison platform in Portugal. We help families compare prices and services from 800+ verified funeral agencies across all 18 districts of Portugal. Our service is 100% free for families, available 24 hours a day, and available in Portuguese and English.

## About

Sereneus was created to bring transparency to the Portuguese funeral market, where price differences between agencies can reach 30-40% for identical services. Families can request and compare quotes from multiple funeral agencies in their area without obligation. All agencies listed on the platform are verified and rated by real users.

- Website: https://sereneus.pt
- Languages: Portuguese, English
- Coverage: All 18 districts of mainland Portugal, plus Madeira and Azores
- Agencies listed: 800+
- Services: Funeral price comparison, agency reviews, cremation information, cemetery directory, obituary and memorial pages

## Key Resources

### Funeral Cost Guides
- [How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Portugal 2026](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/quanto-custa-funeral-portugal-2026): Complete price breakdown by service type, region, and level of service. Cremation from €800, burial from €1,700, premium services up to €8,000+.
- [Funeral Low Cost Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funeral-low-cost-portugal): Guide to affordable funeral options starting from €850, including direct cremation, funeral social, and tips for saving up to 40%.
- [Cremation in Portugal Guide](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/cremacao-portugal-guia-completo): Prices, crematoria locations, legal process, and cremation vs burial comparison.
- [Cremation vs Burial Guide](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/cremacao-vs-enterro-guia-escolha): Complete comparison of costs, process, environmental impact, and emotional considerations.

### Practical Guides
- [How to Organize a Funeral in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/como-organizar-funeral-portugal-guia-completo): Step-by-step guide from death registration to ceremony, with deadlines, costs, and decisions.
- [Documents Needed for a Funeral](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/documentos-necessarios-funeral-portugal): Complete checklist of all required documents.
- [Death Certificate - How to Obtain](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/certidao-obito-como-obter-portugal): Online via IRN, at Conservatória, updated costs and legal deadlines.
- [Funeral Social in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funeral-social-portugal-guia-completo): Who qualifies, how it works, what's included.
- [Funeral Subsidy from Social Security](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/subsidio-funeral-seguranca-social-guia-completo): Eligibility, current value, required documents, step-by-step application.

### Guides for Expats and Foreigners
- [What to Do When Someone Dies in Portugal - Expat Guide](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-portugal-en): Legal procedures, documents, embassy contacts, repatriation options.
- [Funeral Costs in Portugal for Foreigners](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funeral-costs-portugal-foreigners-en): Price breakdown for expats including repatriation from €3,000.
- [English-Speaking Funeral Agencies in Lisbon](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/english-speaking-funeral-agencies-lisbon-en): Compare agencies with English-speaking staff in the Lisbon area.
- [English-Speaking Funeral Agencies in Algarve](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/english-speaking-funeral-agencies-algarve-en): Compare agencies with English-speaking staff across the Algarve.
- [Funeral for Foreigners in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funeral-estrangeiros-portugal): Legal process, repatriation, consular support.

### Grief Support
- [5 Stages of Grief Guide](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/fases-do-luto-guia-completo): Understanding the Kübler-Ross model with Portuguese resources.
- [Condolence Messages - 50+ Examples](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/mensagens-condolencias-exemplos): Examples for different situations and relationships.
- [Grief in Children](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/luto-criancas-como-ajudar): Age-appropriate guidance for helping children cope with death.
- [Psychological Support for Grief in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/apoio-psicologico-luto-portugal): Free helplines, specialized psychologists, support groups.

### Rights and Legislation
- [Bereavement Leave in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/luto-dias-faltar-trabalho-portugal): Justified absences, who qualifies, how to notify employer, Labour Code provisions.
- [Your Rights When a Family Member Dies](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/direitos-funeral-empregador-portugal): Complete guide to employment rights during bereavement.

### Regional Funeral Agency Guides
- [Lisbon](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-lisboa-guia-completo-2026): 256 agencies compared, prices from €690
- [Porto](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-porto-guia-completo-2026): 190+ agencies, prices from €720
- [Braga](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-braga-guia-completo-2026): 85+ agencies, prices from €680
- [Setúbal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-setubal-guia-completo-2026): 95+ agencies, prices from €700
- [Faro / Algarve](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-faro-guia-completo-2026): Including repatriation info for foreign residents
- [Coimbra](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-coimbra-guia-completo-2026): Prices from €1,700
- [Aveiro](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-aveiro-guia-completo-2026)
- [Évora](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-evora-guia-completo-2026)
- [Viseu](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-viseu-guia-completo-2026)
- [Leiria](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-leiria-guia-completo-2026)
- [Santarém](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-santarem-guia-completo-2026)
- [Beja](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-beja-guia-completo-2026)
- [Bragança](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-braganca-guia-completo-2026)
- [Castelo Branco](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-castelo-branco-guia-completo-2026)
- [Guarda](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-guarda-guia-completo-2026)
- [Portalegre](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-portalegre-guia-completo-2026)
- [Viana do Castelo](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-viana-do-castelo-guia-completo-2026)
- [Vila Real](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-vila-real-guia-completo-2026)
- [Funchal / Madeira](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funerarias-funchal-madeira-guia-completo-2026)

### Pet Funeral Services
- [Pet Cremation in Portugal - Complete Guide](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/cremacao-animais-portugal-guia-completo): Prices from €80, individual vs collective cremation, crematoria by region, process explained.
- [Pet Funeral Services in Portugal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/blog/funeral-animal-estimacao-portugal): Cremation vs burial, emotional support, how to choose a service, children and pet loss.
- [Pet Cremation Service Page](https://sereneus.pt/pt/servicos/cremacao-pet): Request quotes for pet cremation from verified agencies.
- [Pet Burial Service Page](https://sereneus.pt/pt/servicos/enterro-pet): Request quotes for pet burial from verified agencies.

### Platform Features
- [Compare Funeral Agencies](https://sereneus.pt/pt/agencies): Search and filter 800+ agencies by location, price, rating, and services
- [Crematorium Directory](https://sereneus.pt/pt/crematories): All crematoria in Portugal with capacity and location
- [Cemetery Directory](https://sereneus.pt/pt/cemeteries): Cemeteries across Portugal
- [Request Funeral Proposal](https://sereneus.pt/pt/funeral-proposal): Get free, no-obligation quotes from agencies in your area
- [Obituaries and Memorials](https://sereneus.pt/pt/obituary/public): Create and share digital memorial pages

## Contact

- Email: comercial@sereneus.pt
- Phone: 965 914 970 (available 24h)
- Website: https://sereneus.pt