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the church permitted cremation since the 1960's
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, it is "against" the Catholic religion in a sense. The appropriate canon in Canon Law does not forbid it but earnestly recommends burying the bodies of the dead. Nevertheless, if it is not done for a reason contrary to the faith it may be done, although it is recommended that it be done after a funeral with the body:from Code of Canon Law, translation prepared under the auspices of the Canon Law Society of America, Nihil obstat: + Anthony J. Bevilacqua, J.C.D.; Imprimatur: Rev. Msgr. John F. Donoghue, Canon Law Society of America, Washington D.C.
Canon 1176, paragraph 3:
The Church earnestly recommends that the pious custom of burying the bodies of the dead be observed; it does not, however, forbid cremation unless it has been chosen for reasons which are contrary to Christian teaching.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, cremation is allowed but it is preferred that the body not be cremated until after the funeral. Also, the ashes should be interred and not scattered or kept in the home.
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