The German states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt have overhauled their burial legislation, with lawmakers in the western German state taking the biggest stride. Rhineland-Palatinate Health Minister Clemens Hoch is the architect of the sweeping reforms in the German state Image: Thomas Frey/dpa/picture allianceThere has also been criticism from the main Christian churches. German burial laws out of step with social changesThe Federal Association of German Undertakers, the BDB, has, however, been lobbying for change. And if someone you have designated to take care of your urn moves to another German state, they are neither permitted to keep it in their home nor pass it on to someone else. Edited by: Helen WhittleWhile you're here: Every Tuesday, DW editors round up what is happening in German politics and society.