cancer treatment -best hospitals? plus Funerals

ok, sounds depressing I know but..... if we're gunna go, well statistics say 1 in 3 get cancer so......

has anyone done research into where in :

Murcia, Costa Calida region  AND Costa de la Luz (Aymonte/Huleva) regions have cancer treatment as good as in the private sector in the UK - chemo/radio etc.

Sorry about the question, but fore warned is fore armed -  bit like living on an island in the pacific and wishing when you were ill you'd lived in a hospital catchment area ........ if you follow the direction of my question.

No-one wants to think about things like this, but to be realistic you do no matter how unpleasant.

Finally,

what happens re funerals as well, anyone had to deal with a deceased ?

once again I am sorry in advance if these delicate questions offend somebody, it is not my intention to do so, all  I am seeking is the knowledge from those that may have or maybe dealing with such things.

Is a UK Living Will valid in spain. By that I mean, if I have opted to be allowed to die in a "living will " if I am terminal, will that Will be seen as legal in Spain or must I return to the UK for it to be carried out.

When somone dies can they be (hate saying this next word as it seems so cold but cant think of another word, so sorry) shipped back home to be buried or do they have to be cremated first in spain and then their ashes brought back to the uk.

Re cancer treatments, does spain offer similar services as per MacMillan Nurses. Are there support groups etc where your final days can be at home and treatment carried out there or does one have to be admitted to hospital.

Yes I know these are sad questions but I cannot ignore the fact that all good things come to an end,and though death comes to us all, I would like to 'plan' in advance to save my family further heartache if my genetic makeup has such paths mapped out for me.

Again, I am sorry for this subject, but I need to know while I am able to deal with it in advance to alleviate those in grief on my passing.

For those these questions offend, please accept it when I say from the heart, if you are or know someone dealing with such issues you have my deepest prayers.

When somone dies can they be (hate saying this next word as it seems so cold but cant think of another word, so sorry) shipped back home to be buried or do they have to be cremated first in spain and then their ashes brought back to the uk.

My friend was in Majorca some years ago & died in a horrific coach crash in which her family (4 sons, husband, mum & dad) were injured. Her body was brought home by air. I guess it depends on your wishes &, of course, you should have travel insurance, if a non resident.

 Hi Gravitating south.

In general if you pass away in Spain you will be buried/cremated the next day, this is similar to other meditaranean countries like Italy etc...

There are funeral plans you can take out in Spain through Ex pat companies, i know of  a company called Avalon that offer such a service.

Basically you pay in over a number of years and this will allow you to be flown back to your country of choice and make arrangements around your wishes,maybe it's something that you should look at.

As for your will,you should make a Spanish will and have it Notarised to cover any assets here,.

I am not sure about the Macmillan nurses,i know there are private companies that offer this service,as with most Spanish medical aftercare,a lot of emphasis is put on family in the latter stages of critical illness   

Regarding Hospital treatment i find the Spanish health service to be one of the best in the world.

I hope that helps, a tricky subject but questions that need to be asked.

Hope that helps.

CUDECA are a very well regarded organisation on the Costa Del Sol. Maybe you could get in touch with them to ask if they know of similar organisations in the areas you are interested in, if you can't get the info you need elsewhere?