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

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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

Romania

Tens of thousands line Bucharest streets in homage to late King Michae

The funeral of the King of Romania has drawn crowned heads and commoners alike to Bucharest.

16/12/2017

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Funeral of Romania's King Michael draws big crowds in Bucharest

Members of Europe's royal families pay homage at state funeral.

16/12/2017

France

France says final farewell to Johnny Hallyday

France said 'au revoir' to the French rocker, who died on Wednesday, aged 74.

09/12/2017

Thailand

Thai King’s five-day funeral, year-long mourning ends

King Bhumibol was revered by many as a father figure.

29/10/2017

Thailand

Thailand pays respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with royal funeral

Hundreds of thousands of mourners have gathered in Bangkok for the royal cremation.

26/10/2017

Thailand

Thais pay their final respects to King Bhumibol

Some 250,000 mourners are set to attend King Bhumibol's cremation on Thursday in Bangkok. Many have pitched tents to secure a spot.

25/10/2017

USA

Will water replace fire in human cremations?

New ‘water cremation’ technique gains ground in US

18/10/2017

Mexico

Mexico mourns earthquake victims as Katia makes landfall

Tropical storm is expected to bring six inches of rain to the country as rescue operations continue to search for those trapped beneath the rubble.

10/09/2017

United Kingdom

Hundreds attend funeral of cancer victim Bradley Lowery, 6

14/07/2017

France

France honours feminist Simone Veil with Pantheon burial

05/07/2017

Germany

Tributes paid to 'true European' Helmut Kohl

01/07/2017