Topic “Cremation”
Cremation
Does the Bible say anything about it?
Cremation is a subject that the Bible does not specifically discuss. It is interesting to note, however, that people throughout the Bible times treated the human body with great respect, and often showed deep concern about the disposition of the remains following death. (see Genesis 49:29-31 for instance) Embalming was practiced in both the Old and New Testament times (Genesis 50; 26; Mark 16:1), and it was taken as a great disgrace not to have a proper burial. (1 Samuel 31:9-13; 2 Samuel 2:4-6: Ecclesiastes 6:3)
