List of Czech state funerals

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The funeral ceremony takes place in the St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle.

The list of Czech state funerals is an overview of state funerals in the history of what is now the Czech Republic.

After the death of singer Karel Gott (1 October 2019), the then Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, suggested a state funeral for him. [8] Ultimately, Karel Gott had a funeral with state honours. [9]

Funerals with state honours have been held in history for these personalities:

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