Detected on Saturday 31 October, 11h34
Isère: municipalities adapt cemeteries to rise in cremation
Cremation now concerns nearly one deceased in two, and municipalities must adapt their cemeteries, with more spaces for funeral urns.
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Society event (severity: info) in Isère, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 11:34. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 11:34.
1 article · 1 source · 1 bord sur 3 · outlets: left 0, centre 1, right 0
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- 11h34Le Dauphiné libéréCentreAnalysis31 OctIsère. La crémation concerne désormais près d'un défunt sur deux : comment les communes adaptent leurs cimetières
La crémation prend une part toujours plus importante dans la société et concerne désormais près d’un défunt sur deux. Avec des cendres dispersées ou conservées dans des urnes funéraires dans les cimetières, les communes doivent donc s’adapter en conséquence, et prévoir toujours plus d’emplacements.
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