France Burial Lottery: Chance to Be Buried Near Famous Figures
Parisians can now enter a lottery to secure a burial plot beside well-known personalities in some of Paris's most famous cemeteries, including Père-Lachaise, Montparnasse, and Montmartre.
Lottery Details and Requirements
The Paris city council has introduced a lottery offering ten burial plots in each cemetery for €4,000 each. Winners must restore the gravestones to gain the right to be buried there. The selection will be finalized by January 2026.
- The new grave owner is responsible for burial costs starting at €976 for ten years, or €17,668 for perpetual rights.
- Failure to maintain the plot results in forfeiture of both the plot and any money paid.
- Only Paris residents are eligible to apply.
Notable Figures and Historical Context
The cemeteries include graves of iconic individuals such as Jim Morrison from the Doors, author Oscar Wilde, and celebrated French singer Édith Piaf.
"There is a finite amount of burial land and an infinite amount of dead people," highlighting the need for the lottery system.
The initiative echoes a trend started by Marilyn Monroe, a famous Hollywood star whose resting place became notable despite controversy during her lifetime.
Burial Plot Fees and Responsibilities
Ownership includes a commitment to the upkeep of the grave and compliance with burial conditions to retain the plot.
"If the owner fails to comply, he will forfeit the burial plot and the deposited money."
The lottery aims to manage cemetery space more fairly amid high demand.
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