In her book "Going Up in Smoke," Julie Malaure explores the gray areas of cremation regulations in France, highlighting that the wishes of the deceased can become obsolete over time. #Crémation #Réglementation #VolontésDesDéfunts (translated)
In her investigation into cremation, Julie Malaure sheds light on the ambiguity surrounding the destination of the proceeds from the value of metals collected in crematoria in France. #crémation #métaux #funéraire (translated)
An investigation by Julie Malaure in Le Nouvel Obs highlights the rise of cremation in France, where one in two French people is considering this option, while emphasizing the risks that the pursuit of profit in this sector could compromise the quality of the service offered. #Crémation #Incinération #Économie (translated)
Aquamation, an alternative funeral method called "water cremation," could soon be introduced in Belgium thanks to a pilot project in Flanders. #Aquamation #Funérailles #Belgique (translated)
According to a study, nearly seven out of ten Belgians opt for cremation, with a 30% increase in cremations over the past ten years. #Crémation #Belgique #Incinération (translated)
Au Népal, suite aux crues meurtrières ayant causé la disparition de 5 000 personnes, des familles organisent des crémations symboliques à Katmandou pour dire adieu à leurs proches, avec jusqu'à 200 cérémonies par jour depuis la catastrophe. #Népal #Crémation #Environnement
In Guadeloupe, 22 infants and nine unclaimed adult bodies have been awaiting burial in a hospital morgue since 2017, despite a recent prefectural order allowing for their cremation due to lack of cemetery space; however, local authorities have yet to provide the necessary permits, resulting in ongoing controversy and calls for respect for human dignity amid financial concerns over the cremation costs. #Guadeloupe #MortuaryCrisis #HumanDignity #GP #FR
