# 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.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 13:00
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 16:37
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/215-julie-malaure-s-investigation-into-cremation-and-metal-revenues

## Coverage angles

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.

**Common ground**

- The investigation is titled 'Partir en fumée' and is signed by Julie Malaure
- It focuses on cremation and its rise
- Julie Malaure is a journalist and author

**Differences**

- The lack of clarity on the allocation of revenues from the sale of metals is highlighted by the left, absent from the title and the centre excerpt
- The French regulatory angle is emphasized on the left, not mentioned in the centre
- The journalist's career path is detailed in the centre, not mentioned on the left

## Timeline (3 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Investigation into the vagueness surrounding revenue from metals from crematoriums](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4876-investigation-into-the-vagueness-surrounding-revenue-from-metals-from.md)

Journalist Julie Malaure publishes "Going Up in Smoke", an investigation into cremation and French regulations, revealing a lack of clarity over the earmarking of revenue from the sale of metals.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 1 November 2026 — [Cremation: a journalist publishes an investigation into the rise of the practice](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6068-cremation-a-journalist-publishes-an-investigation-into-the-rise-of-the-practice.md)

Journalist Julie Malaure publishes an investigation devoted to the rise of cremation in France, as All Saints' Day approaches.

2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

### 1 November 2026 — [Funérailles : le lien spirituel avec les défunts questionné](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6488-funerailles-le-lien-spirituel-avec-les-defunts-questionne.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

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