DEAR DR. GRAHAM: Does the Bible forbid cremation? That has been a controversial topic in our family recently, because an aunt of mine died not long ago and directed that her body be cremated. One of ...
The Bible says a great deal about a great many things. However, the subject of the funerary right of cremation is not one of them. While the Jewish and Christian scriptures are not completely silent ...
A study this year by LifeWay Research indicates that four in 10 Americans plan to be cremated when they die – a practice that has not been very popular among Christians in the Bible Belt. Why would ...
Rev. Dr. Tom Lovorn, Th.D. Q. I’ve been comparing the cost of cremation vs. interment. Does the Bible prohibit cremation? Sharon Harbaugh, Ocala, FL A. Most crematoriums use extreme heat and ...
Tennessee used to be a state where both cultural tradition and evangelical beliefs about the body's importance meant Grandma went into the ground instead of being sprinkled on her favorite scenic spot ...