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We hate to think of it - but just what Do you do in the event of a death whilst you are living in France?
in France.
France, being a catholic country still remains conservative about funerals; most consist of a catholic service followed by burial in the local churchyard. However, with more crematoriums in France the number of cremations is rising and becoming more personal, with relatives wanting a funeral service that includes music, and personal speeches.
There are common differences about how things are arranged here in France and the United Kingdom.
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My name is Angela Clohessy and my work experience within the funeral industry has spanned a period of 15 years. I gained my Diploma in Funeral Directing with the National Association of Funeral Directors in the United Kingdom in December 2002 and I am a licensed member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors.
Since my re-location to France from the United Kingdom in 2003 I have found that death and dying is a taboo word. All of us like to think that we are to some extent immortal; because of this the majority of people do not like to think of death, either of ourselves or someone close to us.
Sadly, few of us are aware of the many practical things that need to be done after someone has died. Having to deal with this difficult time in a country that is not our place of origin is hard enough. We may be faced with a minefield of additional questions and concerns and no matter how well we have learned the language, at one of the most stressful times of our lives it is imperative to know we are doing the right thing.
Understanding that French procedures differ significantly to those in the United Kingdom and knowing what choices are available here
declare a death within 24 hours Whereas in the United Kingdom, you
You have a legal responsibility to
can decide how long you wish to arrange the funeral, procedures in France differ from the onset of death. “The 6 day rule” in France, requires that on death the family have up to 6 days maximum to not only declare and register the death but to decide whether to have a burial or cremation, arrange the funeral with the funeral director, organise the type of service required, arrange for any relatives from another country to attend the funeral. Note: (The Prefecture of the department can make an exemption in certain case ·
France does not indicate the cause or circumstance of death ·
The death certificate (acte de décés) in
prior to the cremation or burial You can be buried on your own land
(providing certain criteria is met) ·
legally obliged to follow the deceased wishes ·
signed an opt-out in your will, or registered with the Registre National des Refus it will be assumed that your organs will become available for donation. ·
The family of the deceased person is If you die in hospital, unless you have
France, the death can also be registered at the British Consulate-General in Paris; this ensures that it will appear in United Kingdom General
In the case of a British person dying in Please mention The Gascony Local when responding to adverts. You can lay at rest in your own home
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