Checkout 5 Places In The World Where Dying Is Illegal (No. 3 Will Shock You)

Death is inevitable and a normal occurrence in life.
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t escape it. However, in some places in the world, death is very much illegal. Who could’ve thought that even being dead could be a problem.

Here are 7 places in the world where death has been illegal;

  1. Sarpourenx, France:

In 2008, the mayor of Sarpourenx ordered a decree forbidding the residents from dying unless they somehow already owned a spot for burial in the congested cemetery. Even thinking of death is prohibited in Sarpourenx and attracts severe punishments.

  1. Longyearbyen, Norway:

Longyearbyen is located so close to the arctic circle and the weather usually reaches freezing temperatures. This frigid temperature prevents dead bodies from decomposing which in turn increases the spread of diseases to the living.

Dying and being buried in Longyearbyen has been illegal since 1950. People approaching death are taken to other parts of Norway to live out their last days.

  1. Lanjarón, Spain:

The mayor of this village in Granada province banned death in 1999. This ban was put in place because the local cemetery was overcrowded and it was difficult for the souls of the departed to find peace in the afterlife. The residents were advised to remain alive and healthy until a new graveyard was found.

  1. Biritiba Mirim, Brazil:

In 2005, the mayor of Biritiba-Mirim passed a law forbidding the residents to die on its land. The residents of those who breaks this law by dying were fined and even their corpse jailed. This law was passed because the graveyards had reached full capacity and were starting to be shared.

  1. Sellia, Italy

In 2015, a decree was passed in Sellia preventing its citizens from even falling sick at all. This decree was passed to protect The town’s diminishing population. The population were asked to resist death and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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