Funeral

Death of Nicolas Altmayer and Mathilde Favier: their funeral in Paris on August 31

Nicolas Altmayer and Mathilde Favier, who died together in a road crash on August 17, will be given a final tribute this Monday, August 31, 2026, in Paris. Two separate ceremonies are planned for the film producer and the iconic Dior figure.

Bernadette Chirac's funeral: ceremony planned for Friday in Paris

The funeral of Bernadette Chirac, widow of Jacques Chirac, is being held at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris this Friday, June 12, 2026, at a site rich in symbolism, ahead of a Sunday tribute in Corrèze.

Funeral of actress Isabelle Mergault takes place this Monday in Paris

The funeral of Isabelle Mergault will take place in Paris on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a secular ceremony open to the public at 10:30 a.m., beneath the dome of Père-Lachaise Cemetery, before she is laid to rest at Montmartre Cemetery. A few days after the actress, director and columnist’s death at the age of 67, the arrangements for this tribute were clarified by her agent, in a climate of profound emotion surrounding her passing.

Death of Pope Francis: when and how is a pope's funeral held?

From the announcement of death to the burial, a pope's funeral follows a strict protocol at the Vatican. And now that Pope Francis has died, what will his funeral be like? What is the protocol for a pope's burial? And when is the funeral to be held? We explain.