Here’s the translation to American English:
On the occasion of All Saints’ Day, the cemeteries of Enalta will transform into spaces of tribute where families can remember their loved ones in an atmosphere filled with affection and closeness. This celebration, centered in Madrid, will feature special initiatives like the Tree of Remembrance, which will collect thousands of messages of love from attendees.
On November 1st, Enalta, a prominent company in the funeral services management sector and part of the MAPFRE Group, has planned a series of commemorative events in various Spanish locations. These events aim to provide a space for memory and reflection for families who wish to honor those who have passed on.
In the capital, the main events will take place at the Leganés Park Cemetery and the Alcalá de Henares Garden Cemetery. In Leganés, the day will begin with roaming music from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by an outdoor mass at 11:00 AM. At 12:15 PM, there will be an event that includes a touching gospel concert, the reading of texts in tribute, and the screening of a remembrance video. Additionally, balloons will be given to children and bunches of lavender to families.
The Alcalá de Henares Garden Cemetery will also provide music in the morning, with a mass scheduled in the chapel at 4:15 PM. The central tribute, titled “Twilight of Lights,” will begin at 5:15 PM and will include a gospel concert, readings, and the symbolic burning of messages in memory of the deceased. Attendees will receive balloons and sweets for the little ones, as well as lavender bouquets for the families.
A special initiative for this commemoration will be the Tree of Remembrance, promoted by the National Association of Funeral Services (PANASEF). Through this activity, each attendee will be able to write and hang a message on a ribbon as a symbol of love and remembrance for their loved ones. Last year, more than 1,000 people participated in this emotional activity at the centers in Madrid, and this year’s edition is expected to surpass that number.
“We invite all families to join us on this very special day. We want to offer a space for memory and affection, where they can share memories and feel accompanied. The community’s participation is what truly matters to us,” commented José Antonio García, territorial director of Enalta in Madrid.
The celebrations for All Saints’ Day will not be limited to the Community of Madrid, as they will extend throughout the country, including masses and activities in various cemeteries in Tarragona, the Canary Islands, and Andalusia, aiming to provide a comforting and close environment on a day of profound significance for many.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish