[en] Luxembourg is a 'delayed nation', as far as cremation is concerned. It was in 1995 that the Grand Duchy opened its own cremation center, only ahead of Malta and Cyprus in the EU zone (Orthodoxe Greece is a special case). While the discussion about the pros and cons of cremation is mirroring the general debate of the last hundred years since the introduction of this alternative form of burial and funeral technique in neighboring countries, especially in Geermany and France, the case study of Luxembourg also offers insights into the development of a small state shaped by its Catholic heritage. This mentaliy-argument is, however, only one side to be considered when investigating the history of cremation. Another decisive factor is the embedddedness of Luxembourg in a transnational context.
Disciplines :
History Religion & theology
Author, co-author :
KOLNBERGER, Thomas ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Identités, Politiques, Sociétés, Espaces (IPSE)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
German
Title :
Von 'Flamma' zum 'Flamarium'. Zur Geschichte der Feuerbestattung im Großherzogtum Luxemburg, 1900-2015
Alternative titles :
[en] From 'Flamma' to 'Flamarium'. The history of cremation in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 1900-2015
Publication date :
July 2017
Journal title :
Hemecht: Zeitschrift für Luxemburger Geschichte
ISSN :
0018-0270
Publisher :
Editions Saint Paul
Volume :
69
Issue :
Heft 2
Pages :
205-232
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
FnR Project :
FNR8333105 - Material Culture And Spaces Of Remembrance. A Study Of Cemeteries In Luxembourg In The Context Of The Greater Region, 2014 (01/08/2015-31/07/2018) - Sonja Kmec
Name of the research project :
RIP - Material Culture and Spaces of Remembrance, www.transmortality.uni.lu