VOICED : La incineracion eco friendly llega a Francia

Jean Coutet, an 88-year-old ecologist, wishes to be cremated like his wife, believing in leaving the earth to the living. Traditional burials and cremations pose environmental challenges, but innovations like filters at Père Lachaise Crematorium help reduce harmful emissions. The crematorium also uses heat from cremations to warm its chapel, promoting ethical environmental responsibility. By 2018, all French crematoriums will adopt similar eco-friendly measures, aligning with Coutet's vision for a greener world.

What motivated Jean Coutet to choose cremation over traditional burial?

• He wanted to follow his wife's wishes.

• He believed in leaving the earth to the living.

• He thought it was more cost-effective.

• He was influenced by local authorities.

What environmental issue is associated with cremations?

• They emit harmful gases.

• They are more expensive than burials.

• They take up too much space.

• They require a lot of water.

How did the Père Lachaise crematorium address the environmental impact of cremations?

• By using solar panels.

• By planting trees around the crematorium.

• By reducing the number of cremations.

• By installing a filter to reduce emissions.

What additional use does the Père Lachaise crematorium have for the heat generated by the ovens?

• To warm the surrounding gardens.

• To generate electricity.

• To heat the chapel.

• To power nearby homes.

By what year will all crematoriums in France be required to have emission-reducing filters?

• 2020

• 2030

• 2018

• 2025