Care in Burial Practices

What about Cremation?

This article evaluates from a biblical perspective the growing practice of cremation.

Burial or Cremation for Christians? A Biblical Pattern for Funerals - The Body and Soul and Their Ultimate Destination

Burial or cremation? This book discusses funeral practices, arguing that burial is the preferable option. In this chapter, the author explains that burial fits better with a Christian understanding of death and the relationship between body and soul. In addition, burial is in line with biblical practice.

Changes at the House of Mourning

Does God's word tell us anything about holding a funeral service? This article shows that the funeral service should keep God at the centre, should glory in God's work through the dead, and should include a focus on the gospel.

The Funeral

Why should funerals be held? This article looks at four important reasons for Christians to have funerals.

The Funeral Service

This article is about preaching Christ at the funeral service.

Burn or Bury

History shows that cremation was a practice common among heathens, and in the Bible it was reserved for those who were immoral. So should Christian use cremation? This article argues for burial over cremation.

A Biblical Theology of Burial

This article discusses the practice of burial versus cremation. It shows from Scripture and church history that burial was considered an act of faith.

Is Christian Burial Going Underground?

This article is an appeal to Christians to see death and the funeral in light of Christ's victory. In this way the funeral service will be a declaration of Christ's victory and a witness to his compassion.

Funeral Practices

This article discusses funeral practices and burial customs.

To Bury or To Burn

This article looks at the question whether we should choose burial or cremation for the body when a Christian dies.

Cremation

This article discusses what the Bible says about cremation.

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