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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Farewell to Davíð for the Last Time

Former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson was honored with a state funeral attended by prominent politicians and dignitaries at Hallgrimskirkja in Iceland.

Mar 13 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Sensitive Farewell in Ignalina District for a Man Who Had No One to Bury Him

A man without relatives was given a respectful funeral in Ignalina, funded by the state and organized by local authorities.

Mar 10 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Franz Josef Strauß and His Travels: "If You Are Blown Up, You Get a State Funeral"

The article discusses an event honoring the travels of the significant German politician Franz Josef Strauß, highlighting his extensive journeys and political anecdotes from his time.

Mar 8 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Iran's regime under airstrikes postpones Khamenei's funeral

The Iranian regime has delayed the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid ongoing airstrikes by the US and Israel targeting Iranian military positions.

Mar 4 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iran delays state funeral for Ali Khamenei

Iran has postponed the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing the expectation of unprecedented attendance.

Mar 4 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Iran to begin three-day funeral rites for late Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran

Iran is set to commence a three-day state funeral for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran following his death from US-Israeli airstrikes.

Mar 4 • 08:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The funeral of Iran's state Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin on Wednesday evening

The funeral service for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away at the age of 86, is scheduled to commence on Wednesday evening, allowing the faithful to pay their last respects.

Mar 4 • 07:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Delta governor urges leaders to prioritize service at Senator Nwaoboshi’s funeral

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emphasized the importance of public service during Senator Peter Nwaoboshi's funeral.

Feb 28 • 09:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Klöckner at the State Funeral: Rita Süssmuth was a Humanitarian

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner praised the late Rita Süssmuth as a pioneering humanitarian and significant political figure during a state funeral in the Bundestag.

Feb 24 • 12:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tributes as late PUNCHman is buried in Delta

Tributes poured in for the late Matthew Ochei, a correspondent for The PUNCH, who was buried in Delta State after a brief illness.

Feb 21 • 22:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fugitives, Dissidents, and Saints Against the Inhumane Regime

The article reflects on the life and funeral of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, emphasizing the state's mistreatment of her legacy despite her significant literary contributions.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Musician and former NT administrator Ted Egan remembered at state funeral

Hundreds gathered to honor the life of Ted Egan, a notable folk musician and the former Northern Territory administrator, at his state funeral in Alice Springs.

Feb 17 • 05:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun top officials and others pay last respects to Lucia Onabanjo

Lucia Onabanjo, former First Lady of Ogun State, was laid to rest at the St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral in Ijebu-Ode, where her daughter appealed for support to complete the cathedral project dear to her mother.

Feb 15 • 01:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Klempíř and Šťastný propose organizing a state funeral for Brejchová

Czech culture ministers propose a state funeral for actress Jana Brejchová following her passing at the age of 86.

Feb 9 • 12:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Klempíř and Šťastný proposed to organize a state funeral for Brejchová

Czech culture and sports ministers have proposed organizing a state funeral for the late actress Jana Brejchová, who passed away at age 86 after a long illness.

Feb 9 • 12:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ministers suggested organizing a state funeral for Brejchová

Ministers in Czechia proposed to hold a state funeral for actress Jiřina Brejchová.

Feb 9 • 11:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former PMs and premiers farewell Dame Marie Bashir at state funeral

Dame Marie Bashir, the first female governor of NSW, was honored at a state funeral in Sydney attended by former prime ministers and premiers, highlighting her contributions to public service and psychiatry before her passing at the age of 95.

Feb 4 • 00:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on

Zambia is preparing for the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu, yet the location of his burial remains contested, despite court rulings favoring a state funeral in Zambia.

Feb 3 • 09:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Two killed and 6 injured in shooting at church courtyard in the state of Utah, USA

Two people were killed and six others were injured, some critically, in a shooting that occurred during a funeral at a church courtyard in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jan 8 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Funeral of Brigitte Bardot. The Actress Rested in a Unique Place

Brigitte Bardot's funeral, held on the first Wednesday of the month amidst France's nationwide sirens, was a private ceremony, respecting her wishes, without state involvement or attendance from President Emmanuel Macron, whom she criticized for his insufficient efforts in animal protection.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The date of Michał Urbaniak's funeral has been announced. Ceremony at Powązki, military character

Michał Urbaniak's funeral is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at the Military Powązki Cemetery, featuring a state ceremony.

Jan 3 • 07:49 UTC
National & Local

Ex-IDF intelligence general who sent Netanyahu warnings before Oct. 7 laid to rest; ex-IDF chief calls for state commission of inquiry at funeral

Brig. Gen. Amit Saar, former head of Military Intelligence, was laid to rest, having previously warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of potential threats prior to the October 7 attacks.

Jan 2 • 17:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Hundreds participated in the funeral of Brigadier General Amit Saar; Kochavi: A state commission of inquiry must be established

Hundreds attended the funeral of Brigadier General Amit Saar, who passed away from cancer, where former Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi called for an independent state commission to investigate the failures leading to the October 7 massacre.

Jan 2 • 14:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

February 13, 1960: The Burial of Cardinal Stepinac

Cardinal Stepinac was buried on February 13, 1960, in Zagreb Cathedral, attended by thousands of mourners despite state surveillance and threats.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC

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