The painful issue of funerals, religious or otherwise, is one of the sensitive issues in the coronavirus crisis. It was discussed Monday during an audio conference organized by the President of the Republic and the Minister of the Interior with in particular the religious leaders of the country. An opportunity for the public authorities to formally deny the rumor that cremation is being considered for the victims of the epidemic: "This option is completely ruled out," assures a participant in the meeting.
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The possibility of conducting funerals according to one's religious rite is therefore maintained throughout the territory - except for specific local provisions - within the limit of 20 people, respecting well-known rules of conduct. Two religions, Jewish and Muslim, however had to give up certain rituals. It is mainly about "the funeral toilet" practiced in Judaism as in Islam. “It consists, explains the rabbi of the Raincy synagogue, Moshe
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