{"id":2012,"date":"2023-03-16T11:06:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T10:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theholyscript.com\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2023-03-16T11:06:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T10:06:41","slug":"what-does-the-bible-say-about-cremation-after-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theholyscript.com\/what-does-the-bible-say-about-cremation-after-death\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the bible say about cremation after death?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cremation is the practice of burning a dead body to reduce it to ashes. The Bible does not specifically mention cremation, but it does talk about the practice of burning a body. In the book of Leviticus, the Israelites are told not to burn the body of anyone who has died. The reason for this is because the body is considered to be holy and belongs to God. However, there are no explicit biblical commands against cremation. Therefore, whether or not to cremation is a personal decision and is not a salvation issue.<\/p>\n

The Bible does not expressly forbid cremation, but most Christians believe that burial after death is the more natural and respectful way to handle a human body.<\/p>\n

Is it a sin to be cremated? <\/h2>\n

The Bible does not label cremation as a sinful practice. In fact, the topic is not dealt with at all in terms of the detailed lists of instructions for living and dying set forth by God in the Old and New Testaments. The short answer to your question appears to be no, cremation is not a sin.<\/p>\n

Cremation does not prevent one from going to Heaven, so there is no need to worry. From the Christian perspective, if God can create life from dust, surely he can restore life from ashes.<\/p>\n

What does God say about keeping ashes <\/h3>\n