Funeral services sector celebrates its annual gala in Madrid

The Funeral Services Observatory presents its first social and economic impact report and awards.

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The Funeral Services Observatory held its V Annual Meeting in Madrid, presenting the first Social and Economic Impact Report of the Funeral Sector in Spain and awarding the II OSF Prizes.

The Gallery of Royal Collections hosted the gala, presented by Marta Robles and presided over by Miguel Garrido de la Cierva, president of CEIM, alongside Dolores Asensi, president of the Observatory.
During the event, the sector's main challenges were debated, and the work of funeral companies and their professionals was highlighted. Miguel Garrido congratulated the awardees and thanked the Observatory for creating a space for reflection on an essential service.

"From CEIM, we are well aware of the effort and work of funeral services, and that commitment deserves recognition. Because in addition to serving families every day, you dedicate time and effort to improving your sector and collaborating with other business areas."

Miguel Garrido · President of CEIM
Garrido also emphasized that recognizing a career means acknowledging years of work, difficult decisions, jobs created, and trust earned.
The awardees at this edition of the OSF Prizes 2026 were Āltima, Cabré Junqueras, Funeraria Gijonesa, Grupo San Román, Interfunerarias, the Autonomous University, and journalist Isabel Balado Campo.
Based on information from the official source: CEIM — Confederación Empresarial de Madrid (CEOE) (24/09/2026)