France, a European country that talks about making laws against Islamic separatism, is in the headlines these days. By the way, this country is generally known for its independent thinking. The country’s different thinking from other countries can be compared to the fact that in France one can marry a dead person. However, permission has to be taken from the government authorities for this.
This practice of marriage of the deceased is called necrogamy in English. This practice dates back to the 19th century. There also it is allowed under Section 171 of the Civil Code. Under this, a person can be his partner for a long time and can marry a person who has died suddenly. However, it also requires the consent of the local administration and the head of the family of the deceased.
This tradition of marrying the deceased was implemented during the First World War. According to this, if any pregnant woman, whose fiancée had died in the war before marriage. He may be allowed to marry the deceased, so that the child may get the father’s name. Apart from this, during the incident of a bridge collapse, the fiancee of a deceased had sought permission to marry with his fiance.
Charles de Gaulle was the President of France at this time. He allowed the girl to marry the deceased. People were very happy with this decision of the President and this incident remained in the headlines for a long time. After this incident a rule was issued by the National Assembly. According to this, any young man or girl who is dead under certain circumstances can marry with his deceased partner.
However, for this he has to prove that the deceased had a desire to marry him. For this, the permission of the relatives of the deceased and the statements of their friends are also collected for proof. Apart from this, Tantra also ensures that the partner who marries with him does not get the benefit of any property of the deceased. For this women get widow pension.