France changes its deadline rules for burials and cremations Longer time between issue of death certificate and service now allowed
What is cost of average funeral in France? Prices are reported to be similar in France to those in the UK
Key financial steps to take after the death of family member in France Unlocking bank accounts, cancelling contracts, we look what you need to do in the months following the death
practical Can I keep partner's ashes at home with me in France? There are laws in place which set out how ashes must be treated
Explainer: burials, cremations and funerals in France We look at the rules and procedures following a death
Ways to cope with bereavement when living in France, away from family Columnist Cynthia Spillman draws on personal experience to give five suggestions on handling the loss of a loved one abroad
‘Kind, cultured, discreet’: Funeral held for murdered French teacher Former pupils and colleagues have shared tributes to the murdered 57-year-old, who has been awarded a posthumous Légion d’Honneur
France’s first bicycle-hearse brings ‘softness’ to funerals The ‘corbicyclette’ is shaking up the French funeral business by transporting coffins to the cemetery on a bicycle, a quiet, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional hearse
Ecological burials gain popularity in France in face of tradition Eco-friendly alternatives such as cardboard coffins had been slow to take off in France, where Catholic values have traditionally shaped funeral rites
Are low-cost cremations available in France as they are in the UK? We look at what you can expect to pay for a cremation in France and some low-cost options. We also explain benefits available to help bereaved family members
What options are there for eco-friendly funerals in France? With many more people conscious of environmental damage, we look into biodegradable urns and cardboard coffins
Coffin materials, abandoned plots: France changes rules on funerals New rules on funerals include directions for profits of metals sold after cremation, and give mayors the authority to change coffins to avoid cremation delays
Drone firm can scatter ashes in French countryside while family watch Terra Ciela offers the Montagne Noire mountain range in Tarn or clients can choose a personalised location
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Tomb tales restore life to France’s buried past The cemeteries of France offer more than a brief history of people’s lives, as The Connexion discovers
Make sense of… Alternative funerals in France Alternative choices for funerals in France are possible – from different types of service to choice of coffin, urn and place of rest. The Connexion explains more...
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.
New report condemns cost of funeral services in France The high cost of cremation or burial in France has been criticised by national administrative court, La Cour des Comptes , with the average price of a cremation now €3,600, and €3,350 for a burial.
Most French people would choose cremation over burial The majority of French people would prefer to be cremated after they die, a new poll has found, suggesting a rise in the popularity of the choice.
Aznavour to have hommage national, Macron confirms President Emmanuel Macron is to speak at the hommage national for the late singer Charles Aznavour, to be held at Les Invalides this Friday (October 5), it has been confirmed.
Make sense of... Burial and cremation Giving thought to what we want to happen to our body after death can be helpful for those left behind as it removes the stress of them having to decide. It is also good to become familiar with what you need to do on the death of a relative
Three-metre Hallyday statue unveiled in French village A three-metre-high statue of Johnny Hallyday has been unveiled in a small village in the Ardèche, as fans continue to mourn and celebrate the late star, who died in December aged 74.
Funeral home's lighter goes viral Company insists only 20 darkly comic promotional items were made for employees and friends
Fallen gendarme to receive ‘hommage national’ funeral A public state funeral and memorial service for Arnaud Beltrame, the lieutenant-colonel gendarme who died in the terrorist siege in Aude last week, is to take place at Les Invalides in Paris this Wednesday March 28.
Volunteers help ease the pain and cost of funerals Volunteers from an association are helping bereaved families cope with the pain, the bureaucracy and the cost of funerals by offering important moral support and assistance
La Madeleine church to hold monthly mass for Hallyday The church of La Madeleine in Paris has announced that it will hold a monthly mass in honour of the late Johnny Hallyday, in response to “demand”.
The story of the Harley-Davidson at Hallyday’s funeral The meaning and origin of the blue Harley-Davidson motorbike that motored ahead of the 700 bikers during Johnny Hallyday’s funeral procession have been revealed.
Johnny Hallyday funeral and memorial details revealed France is to pay homage to iconic star Johnny Hallyday, who died this week aged 74, with an Eiffel Tower light projection and public funeral procession in Paris.
Cardboard coffins 'save cash and trees' A businesswoman in the south of France is producing cardboard coffins because she says they are more ecological and cheaper than traditional wooden coffins.