VOICED: Volunteers help Paris homeless not to be buried alone

The video discusses a eulogy for a 90-year-old man and the efforts of volunteers who conduct ceremonies for unclaimed corpses, including the homeless and foreigners. These ceremonies, funded by Paris City Hall, aim to restore dignity and humanity to the deceased. The volunteers, motivated by compassion, address the deceased directly, acknowledging their unique identities. The initiative also helps volunteers confront their own fears of death, providing hope and a sense of purpose.

What is the primary reason the woman visits the cemetery twice a week?

• To conduct research on burial practices

• To honor her ancestors

• To bury unclaimed corpses

• To plant flowers

What event led to the creation of the association mentioned in the transcript?

• A natural disaster

• The 2003 deadly heat wave

• A government initiative

• A local community project

Who funds the burial ceremonies conducted by the association?

• The volunteers themselves

• The families of the deceased

• Paris City Hall

• A private charity

How do the volunteers address the deceased during the ceremonies?

• By remaining silent

• By singing a song

• By addressing them directly

• By reading a generic script

What personal benefit do the volunteers gain from their work?

• Financial compensation

• Fame and recognition

• Confronting their fear of death

• Opportunities for travel