Funerals and memorials arent just about the body of the departed, or grieving. They are also a reminder of Christian beliefs about eternal life. Most Christians agree that a cremation combined with a Christian memorial service can still serve this purpose.

Is it a sin to be cremated?

A: In the Bible, cremation is not labeled a sinful practice. Some biblical references of burning a person with fire seem to suggest the type of life they lived - the enemies of God and Gods laws were promptly cremated as a form of capital punishment.

What does the Bible say about cremation?

The Bible does not clearly define about cremation as a means to dispose of the dead. However, there is no scriptural prohibition of cremation in the New Testament. The Bible neither favors nor forbids the process of cremation.

Why is cremation forbidden in Christianity?

Pentecostal Christians forbid cremation. They hold that bodies must be buried after death; they base this belief on the teachings of early Christian figures. Pentecostals only hold funeral services for those cremated by accident, and they avoid attending funerals if the body has been cremated.

Does a body get drained before cremation?

This is the process of removing the blood from the body. Its drained from the vessels, while embalming composites are simultaneously pumped into the arteries.