Letters: Reader experiences of organising a funeral in France
Connexion readers share their advice to ensure the process goes smoothly
The funeral parlour in question did not supply transport
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To the Editor,
My daughter died suddenly aged 43 and I travelled to France to support my grandson with arrangements.
Although the people at the funeral parlour were pleasant and quickly sorted a problem regarding a birth certificate, we found the arrangement somewhat strange as they did not supply cars to travel to the crematorium and actually suggested using a bus.
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Also, the lady who we discussed the ceremony with, and who we expected to take an active part in it, only did a quick introduction.
It was left to family members to move through the procedure. It was also puzzling that although there were less than 20 attending, we were placed in a huge room that would accommodate about 300, making it rather intimidating.
George Luke, by email
To the Editor,
Just one point to add to your reader's letter about funerals in France: you also need to request an international death certificate.
As British nationals, this was needed for dealings with the DWP and private pension company.
Susanne Walters, by email
Have you experienced anything unexpected regarding funerals in France? Let us know at letters@connexionfrance.com
