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The Mapfre Foundation was the venue for the 9th edition of the Enalta Awards 2025, an event that highlighted the five best cemeteries in Spain across various categories. Organized by Enalta, a well-established company in the management of funeral services, this initiative aims to enhance the cultural heritage of these sites and to destigmatize death as an essential part of the life cycle.
A jury composed of experts in the funeral sector, as well as in art, history, and the environment, evaluated the nominations in five categories: Best Cemetery, Best History, Best Monument, Best Open Day Activity, and Best Environmental Initiative. Public voting, facilitated through the Adiós Cultural magazine website, ensured a democratic process, emphasizing the importance of these spaces as places of memory and collective tribute.
The Las Ruedas Pintia Cemetery in Valladolid was awarded Best Cemetery, receiving the prize from Carlos Sanz Mínguez. The San José Municipal Cemetery in Granada took first place in the Best History category, while the Ciriego Cemetery in Cantabria was recognized for its exceptional monument. The San Rafael Cemetery in Monturque, Córdoba, shone for its open day activities, and the Our Lady of Fuensanta Cemetery, also in Córdoba, received the award for Best Environmental Initiative.
The ceremony, hosted by journalist José Yélamo, took place in a setting rich in history and art, adding special significance to the event. Notable figures from the insurance and funeral sectors were present, as well as representatives from the municipalities of the awarded cemeteries.
Since its first edition, the Cemetery Contest of Spain has emerged as one of the most significant cultural events in the sector, encouraging municipalities to care for and promote their cemeteries as worthy spaces for visitation and integration into urban life. This initiative reinforces the idea that cemeteries are, in addition to places of rest, spaces that inform and connect communities.
via: MiMub in Spanish
