What Does the Bible Say About Cremation?
You might be surprised that the question “What does the Bible say about cremation?” is actually searched MORE OFTEN than “What does the Bible say about tattoos.”
Some people are just fine with being cremated — that might even be what they plan to have done to their bodies after their death. Some people are dead set against cremation — I’ve heard some folks wonder if it’s wrong or if it goes against what God says in the Bible.
Let’s explore what cremation is and think about if the Bible says being cremated is wrong.
What is Cremation?
Cremation involves the dead person’s body being incinerated inside a very hot chamber. Eventually, all that’s left of the person’s body will be a very fine ash-like material.
Families usually do one of three things with the ashes of their loved ones.
The ashes (also known as “cremains”) are placed in a single urn or multiple urns and given to family members.
The ashes are buried at a memorial site or cemetery.
The ashes are scattered in a special ceremony at a location that was special to the deceased loved one.
Why Do People Choose to Be Cremated?
