Story no.215OngoingSocietyLow30 Oct → 1 Nov3 facts · 4 art.
Julie Malaure's investigation into cremation and metal revenues
On 30 October 2026, journalist Julie Malaure published 'Partir en fumée', an investigation into cremation and French regulations that reveals a lack of clarity on the allocation of revenues from the sale of metals. On 1 November 2026, as All Saints' Day approached, she published an investigation devoted to the rise of cremation in France. These publications highlight the issues surrounding this practice and its regulation.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (society); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 16:37.
4 articles of rated outlets · 3 sources (4 art.) · 2 bords sur 3 · outlets: left 1, centre 2, right 0
Angle comparison for the whole story
Both sides cover the same investigation by Julie Malaure on cremation, but the left-wing coverage emphasizes the financial and regulatory issues revealed, while the centre focuses on the journalist's career path and the rise of the practice.
Left
Highlights the lack of clarity on the allocation of revenues from the valorisation of metals collected in crematoria and the state of French regulations, as well as the relationship to death revealed by cremation.
Centre
Emphasizes the rise of the practice of cremation and presents journalist Julie Malaure, her 20-year career and her status as an author.
Right
No coverage from this side.
Written by an AI from headlines and extracts only of all events in the story · 1 Nov, 06h09
Timeline
newest firstOutlets:LeftCentreRightUncategorised· badge = severity
- 16h37
LatestFunérailles : le lien spirituel avec les défunts questionné
Le directeur du Service catholique des funérailles explique les facteurs qui favorisent ou non le maintien du lien avec les défunts, alors que la crémation progresse en France.
La CroixCentre
- 06h01
Cremation: a journalist publishes an investigation into the rise of the practice
Journalist Julie Malaure publishes an investigation devoted to the rise of cremation in France, as All Saints' Day approaches.
Le Dauphiné libéréCentreL'ObsCentre-left
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