Rules, Norms and Practices – A Comparative Study Exploring Disposal Practices and Facilities in Northern Europe

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ID13628443
AutoresHelena Nordh (0000-0003-3668-008X, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, autor correspondente), Danielle House (0000-0001-6171-9922, University of Reading), M Westendorp (0000-0002-3069-3042, University of Groningen), Avril Maddrell (0000-0003-2941-498X, University of Reading), Carola Wingren (0000-0003-2817-3248, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), Sonja Kmec (0000-0002-3980-5063, University of Luxembourg), Katie Mcclymont (0000-0002-5517-3262, Geography and Environmental Management, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom), Christoph Jedan (0000-0002-1562-951X, University of Groningen), Tanu Priya Uteng (0000-0001-6176-9858, Institute of Transport Economics), Yasminah Beebeejaun (0000-0003-4744-0751, The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London, London, United Kingdom), Eric Venbrux (0000-0002-8817-0092, Centre for Thanatology/Department of Comparative Religion, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
Ano2021
Volume88
Fascículo1
Páginas171-199
Data de publicação2021-09-08
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoOMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00302228211042138
PMID34494471
OpenAlexW3197160615
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas15
Referências citadas35

We identify and analyse practices and management regimes around burial and handling of ashes across eight case study towns within six Northern European countries. We analyse management of cemeteries and crematoria gardens, majority practices and provision for minority communities, including various burial types, cremated remains, the re-use of graves, and costs for interments. Comparative data is drawn from analysis of national and local regulations, interviews with stakeholders, and observations at cemeteries and crematoria gardens. The findings show significant variation in national and local regulations and practices for burial and cremation particularly around the re-use of graves, handling of ashes and costs for grave space and cremation. We identify the opportunities and constraints of these variations in terms of accessibility, diversity and equality; and argue for national directions to avoid unequal treatment within nations. Furthermore, we stress the importance of a liberal and inclusive management of European cemeteries and crematoria gardens

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