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Living isn't the only thing getting more pricey. Dying is too

Funeral costs in Britain have risen by a staggering amount in recent years.

Lifestyle

How can we teach children about death?

John Adams' mother died when he was 12. Now a funeral director, he's leading a campaign to get lessons in bereavement in UK schools.

Ecotech

What is human composting and where can you do it in Europe?

Human composting, aquamation, terramation: your guide to the eco-friendly burial alternatives and where they are available in Europe.

Vatican

Benedict XVI's funeral: How the Vatican will bury the pope emeritus

The ceremony will be the first of its kind, as the Vatican has never had to bury a pope while another, reigning pope was still living.

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Ecotech

France welcomes its first bicycle-hearse

An unusual-looking bicycle come hearse is attempting to shake up the funeral business in France.

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Families honour Ukraine soldiers killed in battle

The families and comrades of Ukrainian servicemen killed in battle gathered at a cemetery outside the eastern city of Kharkiv on Friday for a ceremony honouring defenders of the nation

Culture news

Euroviews. Was a new global audience record set for the Queen's funeral?

The turnout for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was definitely one for the books. But with more than 4 billion people around the world estimated to have watched the broadcast, we look at the numbers that we know for sure.

United Kingdom

Crowds in London bid final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

Crowds waiting to catch of Queen Elisabeth II’s coffin told Euronews what the day meant to them.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth laid to rest at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in an intimate ceremony away from prying cameras in Windsor, where she was reunited with her late husband and her parents.

United Kingdom

Which European royals are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

The Queen had close friendships with a number of other European monarchs over the 70 years of her reign.

Travel News

How to travel to the Queen’s funeral in London and what to do

Funeral details, key dates, venues, how to get around and where to stay in central London to honour Queen Elizabeth II.

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Queen's coffin arrives at St. Giles' Cathedral

The procession carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday arrived at Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral.

Earth News

No private jets or plastic flowers: The eco rules around Queen’s death

Mourners have been asked to stop leaving Paddington Bears at Buckingham Palace, as plans for the floral tributes are unveiled.

Travel News

Flags around the world at half-mast after death of Queen Elizabeth II

One of the first things you may have seen following the announcement of Her Majesty’s death is flags on royal residences being lowered.

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Mariupol, Ukraine's city most affected by the war

Residents of Mariupol have described widespread destruction and human loss as Russian forces continue their siege of the city on Monday.

Ireland

Ashling Murphy: Irish police arrest man on suspicion of murder

A brief statement from police confirmed detectives investigating Ms. Murphy's killing had arrested a man "on suspicion of murder" but had "no further comment at this time".

World News

American gothic novelist Anne Rice dies aged 80

Anne Rice, the author of "Interview with the Vampire", died from complications of a stroke at the age of 80.

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Thousands commemorate firefighter killed in Beirut blast

Friends and family buried Ralph Malahi, a 23-year-old firefighter who was among 10 firefighters killed in Beirut's massive explosion. Malahi was given a hero's funeral, starting from the firefighters' base.

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Mourners gather in Tehran to pay homage to Qassem Soleimani

Hundreds of thousands attended the funeral procession in Tehran for a top Iranian general who was killed in a US airstrike in Baghdad. He will be buried in his hometown of Kerman.

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Palestinians march in Gaza after man killed in Israeli air strike

Aircraft pounded militant sites in response to barrages of rockets launched towards Israel.