Did The Eu Try And Standardise Coffin Sizes?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35887003

[Gromit]

Mamyalynne

We Crossed posted.

[Mamyalynne]

That's fine, it's a great idea, slightly harder to peel and chop a wonky carrot but part of the fun.

[whiskeryron]

// Statement: The European Commission has resurrected plans to standardise coffins across the EC and will therefore do away with long established traditions. This is likely to have a profound effect on our industry in the UK.

Response: This is not actually true. The Commission has come up with a much more general proposed directive which aims to harmonise legislation concerning the transfer of corpses across the EC. In no way will it have any effect on actual funeral services in Member States.

It is only Article 7 of of this proposed directive that speaks of “essential necessities” with regard to coffins used to transfer corpses throughout the EC. These are very general and would in no way have any bearing on the style, form or width of coffins. It simply requires that coffins be watertight; are built sufficiently strongly to be able to withstand shocks and prevent deterioration whilst being transported; respect the good quality practices for each of the different materials that go into its construction; is guaranteed quality-wise & where wheels are fitted they must not be self propelled.

[Mamyalynne]

Wouldn't know whether to put this in a salad or call it Donald .........soory ;-)


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[Mamyalynne]

^ sorry

[mikey4444]

There is not remotely deformed about a curved banana...a square apple yes, but every banana I have ever eaten has been curved, to some degree.

Gromit is right here....lets stick to facts, not fairy stories.