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 ...

A: In the Bible, cremation is not labeled a sinful practice. Frankly, the topic is not dealt with at all in terms of the detailed lists of instructions for living and dying set forth by almighty God ...

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 ...

Q: A reader noted the rise of cremation and asked if cremation affected the resurrection of the body. Answer: Cremation certainly is growing in popularity. Christians affirm that there will be a day ...

Is cremation a sin? How will the cremated-dead be able to rise when Jesus comes? A: In the Bible, cremation is not labeled a sinful practice. Frankly, the topic is not dealt with at all in terms of ...