Religious beliefs about cremation
Over 50 percent of families in the United States are currently opting for cremation. One of the contributing factors for people choosing cremation over cemetery burial is the wide acceptance of cremation by various religious groups. Thinking about death is typically not a daily practice (unless you are a Funeral Director), and most people don’t think through every details of their funeral or memorial service. But it is a topic worth talking with family and friends about. For many, it can make the time of loss easier if they know the wishes of their loved one ahead of time. Choosing burial or cremation is an important decision the family must make. Knowing which method a loved one prefers helps the family choose which type of funeral home (or cremation service provider) to select. Often families considering cremation look for reassurance as it relates to their chosen religion. The first question asked is whether their religion/denomination accept cremation. For the majority of religio...