Are Jehovah witnesses buried in cemeteries?

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses bury the dead according to the laws of the local area and in line with Bible principles. The Bible indicates that the dead are not conscious of anything (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10), so we see no ceremonial significance in the leftover dead corpse, after the life is extinquished. All of our funeral and burial procedures are done entirely to comfort grieving family and friends, and to comply with local laws.
Jehovah's witnesses bury their dead with deep respect and in modest style. They don't hold large funerals gatherings and they don't observe funeral customs that clearly contradict Bible principles. For example, they don't pray for the dead so that his or her soul may be rest in peace; they don't burn incense or offerings for the dead;etc.

Jehovah's witnesses believe that the dead are dead and will not experience any feeling. (Ecce 9：5;10) So, they will focus more attention to the family members, in which a lot of religious group have neglected. They will pray for the family members so that they will get comfort, help and strength to overcome their grievance. They will also hold a brief meeting in kingdom hall and talks will be given out by elders to comfort the family members. The congregation will take NO fees or fund from the family members of the dead in performing any religious activities. Family members will make all the decisions for the funeral and the dead and none of the congregation members, including the elders will get into the act of these things. They have nothing but respect toward all the decisions made by the family members of the dead.

There is usually a service held at the local congregation Kingdom Hall or a funeral parlour. If the service is held at a Kingdom Hall then the same talk outline is followed every time and is linked below. If the service is held outside of a Kingdom hall then there is a bit more leeway in proceedings.

Answer 2

Of course we bury our dead. Either that or we have their body cremated. Whatever we do, we put our faith and trust in Jehovah God and know that the promise Jesus gave at John 5:28 will allow us to see our loved ones again.

Answer 3

Only if they are dead, and only if their family wishes it. Some opt for cremation.

Answer 4

Any.

Answer 5

yes