Spain
Practice Relating to Rule 115. Disposal of the Dead
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) states: “The dead shall be buried, cremated or buried at sea as soon as the tactical situation and other circumstances permit.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states that “the dead must be buried or cremated … when the tactical situation or other circumstances permit”.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “The religious beliefs of the deceased, if known, should be respected.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) stipulates that cremation is permitted only if required on religious grounds or for reasons of hygiene in cases where there is a risk of disease.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “Bodies may only be cremated for imperative reasons of hygiene or for reasons relating to the religion of the deceased.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) provides: “The dead shall be buried, cremated or buried at sea individually.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states that “the dead must be buried or cremated individually”.
Spain’s LOAC Manual (1996) provides: “The graves of the dead shall be respected and properly maintained, wherever they are located.”
Spain’s LOAC Manual (2007) states: “The gravesites of the dead must be respected and properly maintained, wherever they are.”