-
Speed, alcohol, drugs: French ski resorts take action
Behaviour of some skiers a cause for concern as severity of injuries worsens
-
French farmer protests: where roadblocks and disruption are restarting
A major demonstration is planned for Paris as well as a ‘siege’ of Toulouse
-
Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight
More than 1,000 kilometres of traffic jams were recorded in the Paris area. Some roads are closed and flights, buses and trains impacted, with six deaths recorded
Crematoriums in France sell on IUDs and gold teeth
Gold teeth, IUDs and prostheses which do not burn during the cremation process are often re-sold by French crematoriums without the deceased’s family being informed.
This “million-euro business” has been denounced by watchdog and magazine 60 millions de consommateurs.
Deputy editor Christelle Pangrazzi said: “Most of the crematoriums get the benefits of this. It’s a real ethical issue.” A ton of metal represents around €60,000 when sold on to the car or aviation industry.
A 20% commission is given to intermediary firms which sell the metal but families do not receive any and there is no legal requirement to inform them. Sometimes money is donated to help low-income families pay for funerals.
