Question 14169 — death and death

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Mrs. Cécile Untermaier draws the attention of the Minister of Economy and Finance to the sale of cellulose coffins. A ministerial decree of May 1998 approved the cardboard coffin and a second, of January 1999, authorized its manufacture and framed the materials that could be used. These coffins are of ecological interest since they are made from wood powder or fibers made from used paper and retired, and that they deteriorate in 90 days. But, they also have the advantage of being more affordable for the family of the deceased from a financial point of view. The approval of this coffin therefore entails the obligation for crematoriums and funeral directors to accept it. Despite this, few funeral companies offer it in their sales catalog and when they do, it is at a price (between 480 and 640 euros) which is unrelated to that observed when leaving the factory (46 euros). The overall cost of funerals could be significantly reduced for families who so wish, going from 3,350 euros on average to 1,500 euros. Also, she asks what measures could be taken by the Government to inform families of the existence of this type of product and to ensure that funeral directors offer it at a price commensurate with the cost of production.

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