A global movement that unites the cemetery and funeral industry from five continents to celebrate life.
About
Companies in the cemetery and funeral industry across five continents come together to celebrate life on the same day each year.
This initiative of ALPAR — Latin American Association of Cemeteries and Funeral Services — invites the entire cemetery and funeral industry to join in celebrating life through in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities.
In numbers
2012
Year of start
46+
Countries
234+
Cities
532+
Companies
Since 2012
In 2012 ALPAR held the first edition of “Latin America united by life”, achieving significant acceptance from companies internationally. By 2013 we expanded coverage and held “The world united by life”. In 2014, 33 companies from 10 countries brought together millions of people through various activities, and in the 2015 edition, in all four corners of the planet, 32,000 people joined through different and emotional activities. A global movement that is constantly growing, adding more participating companies each year.
2012
First edition
Latin America united for life, achieving significant acceptance from companies at the international level.
2012
First edition
Latin America united for life, achieving significant acceptance from companies at the international level.
2013
The united world
We expanded our coverage with representative companies from 9 countries.
2013
The united world
We expanded our coverage with representative companies from 9 countries.
2014
Growing more
33 companies from 10 countries gathered millions of people through different activities.
2014
Growing more
33 companies from 10 countries gathered millions of people through different activities.
2015
4 cardinal points
More than 32,000 people joined through different and emotional activities worldwide.
2015
4 cardinal points
More than 32,000 people joined through different and emotional activities worldwide.
2016
45,000 people
An event in constant growth, successfully celebrating its 5th edition, bringing together more companies from the international funeral industry to commemorate life.
2016
45,000 people
An event in constant growth, successfully celebrating its 5th edition, bringing together more companies from the international funeral industry to commemorate life.
2017
More participants
28 countries, 95 cities, and over 2 million people across five continents joined through various in-person, virtual, and hybrid tributes to celebrate life.
2017
More participants
28 countries, 95 cities, and over 2 million people across five continents joined through various in-person, virtual, and hybrid tributes to celebrate life.
2018
Constant growth
Various activities and more than 90,000 people around the world celebrating life.
2018
Constant growth
Various activities and more than 90,000 people around the world celebrating life.
2019
In 5 continents
26 countries, 83 cities, and 120 companies united to celebrate life.
2019
In 5 continents
26 countries, 83 cities, and 120 companies united to celebrate life.
2020
Nearly 150 companies
28 countries, 95 cities, and over 2 million people across five continents came together to recognize the dedicated work of funeral professionals and pay tribute to all those who passed away in 2020 without the farewell ritual they deserved.
2020
Nearly 150 companies
28 countries, 95 cities, and over 2 million people across five continents came together to recognize the dedicated work of funeral professionals and pay tribute to all those who passed away in 2020 without the farewell ritual they deserved.
2021
More than 160 companies
The tenth edition of this global movement saw a 35% growth in participation levels. In 31 countries and 74 cities, nearly 3 million people across five continents participated in various in-person, virtual, and hybrid tributes to celebrate life.
2021
More than 160 companies
The tenth edition of this global movement saw a 35% growth in participation levels. In 31 countries and 74 cities, nearly 3 million people across five continents participated in various in-person, virtual, and hybrid tributes to celebrate life.
2022
Celebrating life
Numerous in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities brought together millions of people from five continents in the eleventh edition of World United for Life. 24% of the registered companies participated for the first time in this global movement that unites the cemetery and funeral industry to celebrate life.
2022
Celebrating life
Numerous in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities brought together millions of people from five continents in the eleventh edition of World United for Life. 24% of the registered companies participated for the first time in this global movement that unites the cemetery and funeral industry to celebrate life.
2023
45.5% growth
With the participation of 211 companies in 132 cities across 31 countries, the 2023 edition of World United for Life recorded a growth of 45.5%.
2023
45.5% growth
With the participation of 211 companies in 132 cities across 31 countries, the 2023 edition of World United for Life recorded a growth of 45.5%.
2024
New countries
Finland and Romania joined the participating countries, totaling 42 countries where life has been celebrated since 2012. A global movement that is constantly growing, uniting groups of families and friends to celebrate life through multiple in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities.
2024
New countries
Finland and Romania joined the participating countries, totaling 42 countries where life has been celebrated since 2012. A global movement that is constantly growing, uniting groups of families and friends to celebrate life through multiple in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities.
2025
Global movement
Tributes that unite the world across five continents to celebrate life and memory. 24% of participants joined for the first time, and Ireland was added among the countries celebrating life.
2025
Global movement
Tributes that unite the world across five continents to celebrate life and memory. 24% of participants joined for the first time, and Ireland was added among the countries celebrating life.
More than 40 countries
Companies in the cemetery and funeral industry across five continents come together to celebrate life on the same day each year.
Alemania
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bolivia
Brasil
Bulgaria
Canadá
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
España
Estados Unidos
Finlandia
Francia
Guatemala
Honduras
India
Irlanda
Israel
Italia
Japón
México
Mongolia
Nicaragua
Nueva Zelanda
Países Bajos
Panamá
Paraguay
Perú
Polonia
Portugal
Reino Unido
República Dominicana
Rumania
Rusia
Singapur
Sudáfrica
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
ZimbabweThis is how we celebrate
Light ceremonies, murals, tree planting, rounds of hugs, and many other activities, in-person or virtual — it is completely free to choose how to participate.
Free, no need to be a member of ALPAR. Takes less than 5 minutes.