Rejected petition To organise a state funeral for David Bowie

David Bowie was more than a cultural icon - for more than a generation, he defined and reshaped British identity, culture and art. A man of not just national but global significance deserves an adequate send off

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The Government and the House of Commons do not have the power to decide that someone should receive a state funeral. You can find out more about this here:

http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06600

You could start a new petition asking the House of Commons to ask the Queen for a state funeral to be given, and for the House of Commons to provide the money for a state funeral.

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Date submitted 11 January 2016
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