> Cemetaries and funerals

related but distinct subjects :
recognised religions

The Walloon Region is responsible for setting standards for cemeteries and funerals. It has been stipulated that the Walloon Region will transfer this responsibility for the German linguistic region to the German-speaking Community in 2005.

The communes are responsible for applying these standards and managing the cemeteries.

legal basis :
Constitution, art. 39  
LSRI 8/08/1980, art. 6, §1, alinea VIII, 7