no comment Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral, while Johannesburg memorial celebrates Tutu's life 30/12/2021
no comment Alain Delon, Jean Dujardin among grievers bidding adieu to Belmondo Jean-Paul Belmondo's family, friends and loved bid adieu to the French film icon, at a private funeral service inside Paris' oldest church – Saint German des Près. 10/09/2021
Italy Funeral of Italian ballerina Carla Fracci takes place in Milan The funeral of Italian ballerina and cultural icon Carla Fracci has taken place with hundreds applauding the hearse as it arrived. 29/05/2021
Israel Funerals begin for those who died in stampede in Israel On Friday a festive gathering in northern Israel turned into one of the country's worst-ever tragedies, with at least 45 people killed in a stampede. 01/05/2021
Living Designer makes eco-burial clothes which form part of the earth A designer has created a series of biodegradable burial garments to make funerals more eco-friendly. 26/06/2020
no comment Mourners demand justice at George Floyd's funeral "We are fighting wickedness in high places," said civil rights leader Al Sharpton in his eulogy at George Floyd's funeral. 10/06/2020
Spain Grieving and goodbyes difficult as lockdown compounds pain in Spain Relatives of COVID-19 patients in Spain are barred from visiting them in hospital. The ban extends to funerals as well. 30/03/2020
Living 5 weird and wonderful ways to make your death eco-friendly Do you fancy becoming a coral reef when you die? How about a tree? 14/02/2020
no comment UK truck death victims buried in Vietnam Family and friends of two Vietnamese men, found dead in a lorry in the UK last month, have gathered for their funeral. 28/11/2019
no comment Italy mourns policeman killed, two US teens in jail Thirty-five-year-old police officer Mario Cerciello Rega was stabbed to death in a central neighbourhood of Rome on Friday, July 26th, while trying to arrest two young American citizens who were charged with the murder. 29/07/2019
no comment Families of Sri Lanka blast victims gather for memorial in Negombo A memorial service was held on Tuesday (April 23) in the courtyard of one of the churches in Sri Lanka targeted by suicide bombers on Easter Sunday 23/04/2019
Poland Poland holds a day mourning for the mayor of Gdansk Thousands of mourners gathed outside St Mary's church in the city on Saturday as the funeral service was held for Pawel Adamowicz. 19/01/2019
Bulgaria Bulgaria: Hundreds attend Victoria Marinova's funeral The television journalist was brutally raped and murdered last week which shocked the country 12/10/2018
world news Arrests over Iran military parade attack Iran's president pledges to fight terrorism after at least 25 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a military parade 25/09/2018
world news Donald Trump absent from McCain service A funeral service has taken place for Sen John McCain in the U.S. capital attended by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton 01/09/2018
View How McCain used his own funeral to send a farewell message to America As he faced the inevitable, the wily Arizona senator knew that he would have a captive audience and choreographed the entire period of mourning. He orchestrated it to be a clarion call for continuing what he stood for, while also pushing back and battling against the continued umbrage of today. 01/09/2018
Italy Genoa: State funeral for 19 people held, as 43 died in the disaster Italy mourns the victims of the collapse of the motorway bridge in the northern city. Some of the victims' families boycotted the event and held their own private services, as a protest against the state and others grieved in private 18/08/2018
United Kingdom Funeral firm advertising 'low cost cremations' sparks online debate A UK-based price-comparison website specialising in funerals has sparked debate online over its unique advertising campaign 02/08/2018
Croatia Croatia bids emotional farewell to beloved singer Dragojevic Thousands of people who had farewell to the deceased Croatian musician Oliver Dragojević came to the Split waterfront. On his set stage, he sang and played several of his legendary songs. 01/08/2018
Afghanistan Funerals held for victims of Kabul bomb blasts Nine journalists were among victims of a double suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 25 people. 01/05/2018
USA Former US presidents attend Barbara Bush's funeral in Texas The Clintons and Obamas were at the service at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. 22/04/2018
no comment Relatives demand explanations following prison deaths Some 68 people died in a riot and fire in police station cells in Venezuela. 30/03/2018
Russia Funerals held for victims of Russia's shopping mall fire Some relatives don't believe the official death toll of 64 and have produced a list of 85 people missing. 28/03/2018
France Watch live: France holds memorial service for ‘hero’ police officer France pays tribute to the police officer who was killed after trading places with a hostage held by an Islamist militant. 28/03/2018
world news Davide Astori funeral: fans and football stars bid farewell Thousands of fans and players from the world of Italian football pay tribute to defender who died suddenly on Sunday. 08/03/2018
Denmark Denmark bids farewell to Prince Henrik Some 20,000 Danes have visited Prince Henrik’s coffin in the past three days while he lay in state. 20/02/2018
