Christians considering cremation often ask whether the Bible calls it a sin.
The direct answer is that Scripture contains no universal command forbidding cremation. Burial is the dominant biblical pattern and carries rich symbolism, but a pattern is not automatically a law. Christians can honor the body, mourn faithfully, and hope in resurrection whether remains are placed in a grave or reduced to ashes.
Burial has strong roots in biblical history. Abraham secured a burial place for Sarah, and the patriarchal narratives repeatedly mention tombs and graves. Moses was buried, and the Gospels carefully describe the burial of Jesus in…
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