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Let us embark on a compassionate and thorough exploration to understand what the Bible truly says—and does not say—about the practice of cremation.
Part 1: The Biblical Foundation—What Scripture Explicitly Says
A careful reading of the Bible reveals a crucial starting point: There is no direct, explicit command in Scripture that forbids the cremation of human remains. The Bible does not contain a verse stating, “Thou shalt not cremate.”
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The Dominant Biblical Practice: Burial
Throughout Scripture, the normative practice for God’s people is burial. We see this from Abraham’s purchase of the cave of Machpelah (Genesis 23) to the burial of Jesus in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb (Matthew 27:57-60). This practice reflects honor and respect for the body as part of God’s creation.
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