Modernizing Farewell Rites - Rhineland-Palatinate Parliament Scrutinizes Funeral Act
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Hey buddy, here's the jist of the latest funeral law proposal by the Rhineland-Palatinate traffic light government - and the CDU ain't too happy about it, man! They reckon it's all about personal freedom over piety, and they wanna get some experts in on the action to make sure they're not stirring up a hornet's nest, like with disturbing the peace of the deceased.
Coffin burials bye-bye, diamonds and river send-offs on the table
So, if the CDU opposition has their way, coffins might be a thing of the past in Rhineland-Palatinate. Shroud burials could be an option for everyone, instead. Burials in the great rivers? Yep, those are gonna be permitted too. The state's even thinking about letting folks make synthetic diamonds for their loved ones' ashes—it isn't done in Germany, but it's happening in nearby countries like Switzerland and Austria.
Doing your own thing with your final farewell
The law's been backed by Health Minister Clemens Hoch (SPD) and the traffic light party's lot in the state parliament. Sure, cemeteries will still be a place for folks to mourn together, but folks' personal preferences should be taken into account, and self-determined decisions should be made easier.
The CDU's kinda cool with some of it
Christoph Gensch, a CDU member of parliament, thinks the new regulations on star children burials are swell. Babies who die before 24 weeks or are born dead and weigh less than 500 grams will now get a proper burial, even with a parent by their side. The CDU's also behind the idea of eternal graves for soldiers who've died abroad, with the state pitching in for the costs after a while.
It's all about dignity and your final wishes
According to Green member Josef Winkler, the goal of the law's to uphold the deceased's dignity and honor their last wishes—it's everything else that's secondary. The bereaved's wishes need to come second, he says.
The FDP's got some cool ideas
Steven Wink from the FDP sees it as a major step forward. This new law respects individuality, personal preferences, different cultures, and religions, while maintaining clear boundaries.
The FDP's got some concerns, too
But Patrick Kunz from the Free Voters group ain't too worried about progress. He reckons it's all a bit rough, and municipalities might miss the peace and solemnity of traditional cemeteries. Already now, urban clearance companies are putting urns in cemeteries during apartment cleanouts, he says.
The AfD's not a fan of the government's meddling
Peter Stuhlfauth, a member of parliament for the AfD, thinks the state needs to back off a bit and let folks handle their own funerals without interference. "Death doesn't discriminate," he says.
The SPD's open to discussion, but drawin' the line
Sabine Bätzing-Lichtenthäler, the SPD faction's leader, thinks they're making room for new burial preferences, but insists on clarity and setting boundaries. Plus, they've included clear guidelines for social funerals to appease the churches and various social groups. "When it comes to death, mourning, and dignity, we gotta be respectful," she says.
- This discussion revolves around a new community policy proposal for funeral rites in Rhineland-Palatinate.
- The Rhineland-Palatinate traffic light government's proposal emphasizes personal freedom over piety.
- Experts might be brought in to ensure the policy doesn't disturb the peace of the deceased.
- The CDU opposition suggests that coffin burials could become extinct in Rhineland-Palatinate.
- Shroud burials could be a potential alternative in the state.
- Burials in rivers could be permitted under the new law.
- Synthetic diamonds for loved ones' ashes could be an option, as seen in neighboring countries.
- The state intends to make cemeteries a place for communal mourning.
- Personal preferences and self-determined decisions should be prioritized, according to supporters of the law.
- The health minister, Clemens Hoch (SPD), and the traffic light party's members of the state parliament back the law.
- Christoph Gensch, a CDU member of parliament, endorses the new regulations on star children burials.
- Babies who die before 24 weeks or are born dead weighing less than 500 grams will receive proper burials, with parents allowed to be present.
- The CDU also backs the idea of eternal graves for soldiers who die abroad.
- The goal of the law is to uphold the deceased's dignity and honor their last wishes, according to Green member Josef Winkler.
- The bereaved's wishes should come second, states Winkler.
- This new law is seen as a major step forward by the FDP, as it respects individuality and diversity.
- Steven Wink from the FDP considers the law as maintaining clear boundaries.
- Patrick Kunz from the Free Voters group voices concerns that urban clearance companies may replace traditional cemeteries.
- Traditional cemeteries already see urns placed during apartment cleanouts, according to Kunz.
- Peter Stuhlfauth, a member of parliament for the AfD, urges the state to allow individuals to handle funerals without interference.
- Stuhlfauth states that death does not discriminate.
- The SPD faction's leader, Sabine Bätzing-Lichtenthäler, believes they're making space for new burial preferences while setting boundaries.
- Clear guidelines for social funerals are included to appease churches and various social groups.
- The debate emphasizes the need for respect in death, mourning, and dignity, as stated by Bätzing-Lichtenthäler.
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