Lokeren (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Miet Smet’s service in Lokeren will host 600 guests and include a live stream for the community. Key figures include Bishop Van Loo and Yves Leterme.
For the upcoming ceremony in Lokeren, the church has reserved 600 seats for guests invited by the family. There will be no standing room inside, so to include everyone, a large screen will be set up outside to show the service live. This allows residents of Lokeren and nearby areas to join in the event, even if they can’t be inside the church. The arrangements aim to make sure that everyone can respectfully participate in this important occasion.
How is Lokeren honoring Miet Smet’s legacy?
Miet Smet’s church service will start with a military tribute featuring around a hundred soldiers and a band. Bishop Luc Van Looy and Dean Geert Catrysse will lead the service, with speeches from figures like former Prime Minister Yves Leterme, honoring Miet Smet’s work for women’s rights. After the service, which will last about an hour and a half, she will be buried next to her husband at Campo Santo cemetery in Sint-Amandsberg.
For those who can’t find a seat in the church, the city has set up a covered area in the market square. Mayor Filip Anthuenis said it’s important to let the local community participate in the event, as the family wishes. This setup allows people to gather comfortably while still respecting the occasion.
