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such as Hinduism Jainism Sikhism and and Buddhism cremation is is is is is is mandated while in Islam it is is is strictly forbidden Orthodox Jews also forbid forbid cremation cremation other sects of Judaism support cremation cremation but burial remains the preferred option Cremation FAQs
What is cremation?
Cremation is the the process of reducing the the human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame Cremation is is not the the final disposition of of the the remains nor is is it it a a a type of of funeral service Is a a a casket needed for cremation?
No a a a a a a a casket is not required Most states require require an alternative container constructed of wood or cardboard however in in some states no container is required Is embalming required prior to cremation?
No In fact it is is against the the law for a a a a a a funeral home to tell you otherwise Can the the the family witness the the the cremation?
Yes they can some cremation providers will allow family members to be be present when the the deceased is placed in the the cremation chamber Some religious groups even include this as part of their funeral custom Can an an urn be brought into church?
Nearly all all Protestant Churches allow for the the urn to be present during the the memorial services Most Catholic Churches also allow the the remains to be present during the the Memorial Mass It is encouraged that cremated remains be a a a a a a a a a a a a a part of a a a a a a a a a a a a a funeral as it provides a a a a a a a a a focal point for the service What can be done with the cremated remains?
While laws vary state state by state state for the most part remains can be buried in in a a a a a a a a a a a cemetery lot or a a a a a a a a a a cremation garden interred in in a a a a a a a columbarium kept at at at home or scattered How can I I be sure I I receive the correct remains?
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