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Do all burials at Arlington require cremation?
Absolutely not. If an eligible person wishes to have her/his body buried at Arlington without cremation, the military will definitely honor that wish.
Why aren't we all buried when we die?
Burial of the body after death is a cultural custom. Although it's fairly common, it is not universal. Some cultures burn the body instead of burying it, or send it out to sea. Some religions have specific rules for the treatment of a dead body. Judaism, for example, requires the body to be buried. The spirit of God inhabited it, and thus the body is treated with respect and honored according to religious custom. The burial must be done as soon as possible after the person's death, with exceptions made for situations such as allowing far away relatives to attend the funeral. There is also the interesting (but very rare in modern times) ritual of the "sky burial", practiced by Tibetan Buddhists. In a sky burial, the body is cut into pieces and left out in the open to be devoured by birds and decomposed by the elements. Buddhism regards a dead body as an empty vessel that no longer has any importance to the soul or the person it belonged to. Allowing nature to consume the body is merely considered an appropriate way of returning the body to its most elemental state. While some cultures do default to burial in the absence of instructions to the contrary, many people dictate in their wills that they wish to be disposed of in some other way. Cremation is a common method, which has the advantage of not requiring a parcel of land. In some situations, cremation or mass burial are the only suitable methods of disposing of the deceased. In cases of mass-death (such as a natural disaster), the bodies pose a serious risk of disease and water contamination. For safety reasons, the bodies must be disposed in a sanitary way. Cremation is often preferred because it does not require land for burial, or because the only available land is too close to human habitation or water sources.
Do catholic believe in cremation?
The tradition of the Catholic Church has been staunchly against cremation except in emergencies. These emergencies included when infectious disease is a threat or when a disaster strikes with such loss of life as to make burial impractical due to time constraints on maintaining the bodies.The Church followed the Jewish custom of burying the dead, as Jesus Christ was buried in the tomb. Also, burying bodies was a symbol of belief in the bodily resurrection and a reflection upon the parable of the seed that once dead would spring forth and bear much fruit. It was a very Christian idea.Further, the Church abhorred cremation because of its use by the pagans in the early centuries. Pagans also taunted Christians by burning them, deliberately for torture, but also to mock the resurrection, since they figured once burnt and scattered to the wind, even a god could not restore them, making his promises empty.In response, however, to the spirit of Vatican II which sought to align the Church with the modern world and popular acceptance, cremation was reexamined and in the Code of Canon law of 1983 it was decided that,The Church earnestly recommends that the pious custom of burial be retained; but it does not forbid cremation, unless this is chosen for reasons which are contrary to Christian teaching." (The Code of Canon Law, 1985, #1176.3 Interpretation of this canon has led to cremation being a choice for Catholics provided that they understand the Church's wishes and they have a viable reason. It has become quite liberal in its application, so much so that even a family or surviving spouse may decide to cremate the remains of a loved one if the loved one did not leave a testament stating a specific burial wish. Cremated remains, if the priest grants there was sufficient reason, receive full burial rites of the Church. The remains are to be buried in a Catholic cemetery either above or below consecrated ground. Contrary to modern practices, the remains may not be scattered, nor may a portion be removed to serve as a token of the deceased.Reasons for cremation that have been deemed acceptable include:-desire to transport the remains over great distances-psychological distress at witnessing a burial (this is for the grieving, not the deceased, obviously)-expense-local/nation customTraditionalist bodies within the Church refuse to follow these directives stating that they are done in a novel spirit, sacrificing Church tradition for convenience and are contemptible for the ease which they are applied. They refuse to bury cremated remains with the burial rites of the Church and continue to teach contrary to cremation in their congregational churches.
Can you view a will if the deceased had a mirror will?
yesAdded: By the use of the past-tense word "had," it is assumed that the individual is deceased. However, if they have not yet died, you have no lawful right to view ANY copy of their will if they do not wish it.
Can the deceased will Heir Property to anyone who is not and heir?
The testator can will property to anyone they wish. There is no requirement that their family get the assets.
How do you change decimal notation?
The answer depends on what you wish to change it to!
The Cremation of Sam McGee poem why doesn't he go home?
In the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee," Sam McGee doesn't go home because he dies during the journey, and his dying wish is to be cremated. His friend follows through with his request by building a fire and cremating Sam's body in the presence of the Northern Lights.
Do the shares in a estate have to be equal between children?
It would depend on the wishes of the deceased. If a will has been made then he or she can dispose of their estate as they wish.
How does chillingworth's original wish to see justice done change?
How does chillingworths original wish to see justice done change
What is a good thing to change the world?
Being the change you wish to see.
How do you change a fraction base with an exponent in an equation?
The answer will depend on what you wish to change it to!
Who gets money left to a deceased person?
A person who gets money and property left by a deceased person is usually referred to as the heir. In most cases, people with a lot of wealth usually write a will of how they would wish their wealth to be distributed.
