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Burial and Cremation
Cremation and burial are both ways of dealing with a deceased body. Traditionally, these events are linked to certain traditions and rites, such as a funeral.
413 Questions
Do most funeral homes perform cremations?
Funeral homes perform cremations depending on the situation. Some places may allow this others may not. However the overall practice of it hasn't completely disappeared.
Why put quarters in or on cremation urns?
In Greek belief the two coins placed over the eyes during a cremation or burial are required to pay the Ferrie Boat Captain for a ride across the river to the after life.
Do any Jews believe that cremation is acceptable?
Some secular and Reform Jews think that cremation is acceptable.
Will diamonds burn in a cremation retort?
Customarily, according to Wikipedia, below: " Jewellery, such as necklaces, wrist-watches and rings, are ordinarily removed before cremation, and returned to the family."
Otherwise, some processes strain human ashes for metal fragments, which are increasingly recycled. A diamond stone would certainly survive cremation: it has the highest melting temperature of any mineral which is not approached during a commercial cremation process.
Is cremation against The Bible?
No. Nothing is really 'against the Bible', but the Bible indicates the things that displease or please God. The Bible generally teaches that man should be buried and not cremated.
Does the body move during cremation?
It probably does. The muscles skin and connective tissues will react differently to the extreme heat and may cause arms and legs and other joints to tighten for a few moments. It seems it would be a distressing thing to witness, especially if it is the cremation of a loved one. I doubt that most establishments would allow it.
What does the baptist faith say about cremation?
Our faith doesn't say anything about any subject. That's primarily a Catholic thing (when talking about Christians). The Baptists are straight shooters when it comes to the Bible. The body is simply a host vessel for the spirit while it's here. When we're done with it (the body), it''spurpose has been served and what happens to it is of no concern.
What is the cremation equivalent to rolling over in your grave?
There probably isn't one.
You could probably say that his/her dust is stirring in his/her box, but that would probably be more ridiculous than the original idiom.
A body is placed for about three hours in a chamber filled with heated, pressurized water and alkali. The process dissolves the body into 120 gallons of liquid, which is then disposed of. The bone is reduced to a powder which can, like traditionally cremated remains, be stored in an urn.
How much does a wake and cremation run ?
Localy cremation is around $600-1,000 and you can save by having an inhome wake.
How much does it cost to get a cremation diamond?
Cremation diamonds range in price from $1,300 to around $20,000 depending on style, size and cut.
Does God approve of cremation?
No god does not approve of it.
Answer:
There is no scripture that forbids cremation. It does say, however:
"...dust you are and to dust you will return." (Gen.3:19)
"...Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes..." (Gen.18:27).
Our bodies are "dust and ashes"... of the earth... so much dirt. Cremation only gets you back to that original state quicker. Hopefully, after you're done with it.
Many people, however, have been "burned at the stake" for their convictions [even God's own saints]... or at the whim of others. People today are incinerated in house fires, car fires, industrial accidents... and in wars.
God is mainly concerned with man's "spirit" more than this temporal tabernacle called the human body. Our concern should be whether or not God approves of our "spiritual condition"... not how we dispose of our dust and ashes.
This is not the body that "shall be"... and God shall give us a body as He sees fit in the end.
The body [intact or ashes] that we plant in the ground... or scatter to the wind... is not the body that shall be.
"...that which thou sowest is not quickened [made alive, regenerated], except it die: and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be... God giveth it a body as it hath pleased Him, and to every seed his own body." (I Cor.15:36-38)
"So also in the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: it is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body..." (verses 42-44).
Our bodies are temporary and so much earthy composition [mostly water]. We use them for the time we are given - that we live, breathe and function... and when we are done with them, even the intact dead body returns to dust and ashes.
"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." (Eccle.12:7)
Our Creator has gone to great lengths [through the destruction of His own fleshly body and shedding of His Divine blood] toward the ultimate destruction of death itself [man's greatest enemy].
"But every man in his own order: Christ the Firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's AT HIS COMING. Then cometh the end, when He shall have delivered up the Kingdom to God, even the Father; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
"For He must reign, till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The LAST ENEMY that shall be destroyed is death..." (I Cor.15:23-26).
The state of this body of ours [ashes or intact] isn't really a matter of approval or disapproval by God.
"For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality... then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" (verses 53-55 & Isa.25:6-8)
It's death God doesn't approve of... the death of His creation. He's not concerned with how the body is disposed afterward. He's working toward removing death altogether. The preservation and restoration of life. When that happens, the disposition of dead bodies becomes a non-issue.
The fiery trials of life... and how we deal with them in Christ, especially unto death, God approves of.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." (Ps.116:15)
God neither approves nor disapproves, by the time an intact dead body or a cremated body transforms into ashes. The spirit has already long returned to Him, who gave it.
That dormant, sleeping spirit awaits Jesus' return... unto life eternal.
Is there a Scripture in the Bible about creamation?
There are verses of people being burnt to death but no, there are not 'voluntary' or by choice creamations in Scripture as the common method of burial was in a tomb, cave, or ground to dispose of the body. There is in 2 Chronicles 16:12-15 about a diseased Asa who was burned after he died and God getting upset in Amos 2:1 at the cremating of Moab (also 1 Samuel 31:12 of King Saul and his sons) if these answer your question. However, there is no command not to creamate in the Scripture so it appears to be in the realm of Christian freedoms.
Regardless if a body returns to the dust slowly via burial or more quickly via cremation is not a problem for God to give all new bodies to stand in the Judgment process (see Ezekiel 37; Daniel 7:10; 1 Corinthians 15:38-55; and Revelation 20:12).
How would you go about getting a cheap cremation?
The average cost of cremation these days can range from $1600 all the way up to $4000. This includes a basic memorial service. However, there are other costs involved as well, such as the ash-and-bones mixtures called 'cremains', related paperwork, removal of pacemakers if needed, etc. Any funeral home would offer cremation, you could look in your local yellow pages and call a few different pages to get a quote.
A burial case is a form of coffin, usually made of iron, made to close air-tight, for the preservation of the human body.
Where can I get a pretty pet cremation urn?
To memorialize the remains of your dear pet and friend, there are many places to purchase urns. These can be purchased through a local veterinarian office or shops that specialize in pet urns. When purchasing an urn, it is useful to shop around first, as urns come in many sizes, designs and price ranges.
Was there any cremation in Ancient Egypt?
The ancient Afrikans know as the egyptians were far advanced than any soicety that ever existed, Non has risen to their level and no will. They perfected the art of mummification(embalming), if they cremated their dead we would not have tombs of the pharoahs etc.
Cremation is referred to as a pagan practice, it was used in uropean socities to control spread of contagious diseases. These didnt existed in ancient egyptian culture they knew hygenic principles. eg: animals not in your bed but rather in their own quarters.
Who is responsible for your grandmothers burial?
If her family is unable to do it, these things are usually seen to by the local comunity.
A burial mound is a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
How much pollution does cremation create?
A well run crematorium is like any other industrial waste incinerator, there is little pollution created except for carbon dioxide and inorganic ash. Local regulations are in place for pollution control, construction and operation practices.
Most crematoriums have initial combustion areas that reduces large amounts of the protein and fat to carbon dioxide and some pyrolysis gases and some directly volatilized oils and fats. These are collected and passed through a secondary combustion chamber with additional fuel gas and an appropriate amount of combustion air. Energy efficient crematoriums use air preheat systems to reduce the fuel requirements somewhat.
Discharge of the combusted gases is done through a stack of an appropriate height and location to avoid the envelope effect of the crematorium itself and prevent impingement of the gas plume on other nearby buildings. Exit temperature and speed are controlled to provide an adequate loft and dispersion to minimize adverse effects of plume impingement at ground level. In India 78% of the population consign the dead bodies to fire for cremation as a ritual in open air. Traditionally they have been using butter ghee and a few herbs while the body is confined to fire. These are required since the wood-fire temperature does not go beyond 300 C or 600 F but when the butter ghee is added the temperature obtained is upto 700 C or 1400 F, which has been proved now scientifically to be optimum temperature required for cremation of a human body. Just as the low temperature creates pollution, higher temperature is also found to create pollution with emissions dangerously harmful for the environment. By consigning the corpse to fire, these pollutions' risks are reduced and if, in that fire some Ghee and Havan Samagri is added, the practice and experiments have established that there is less of environmental pollution and emission of foul smell because of their disinfecting properties. By adding ghee to the fire, the rise in temperature of the flames results in total destruction of those germs and worms. Paryavaran Sanrakshan Nyas- a non-government voluantary organisation of Chandigarh (India), chose to undertake this task which had escaped the attention of the people in the urbanised cities. In rural areas in villages even today, they use lot of ghee, herbs and cow dung (which is a strong anti-pollution agent when burnt) to arrest this pollution. Besides, the Cremation Grounds in the villages are placed at far-isolated areas, away from the populated localities. In cities, the situation is different. The Cremation Grounds are mostly located in and around the habitated areas affecting seriously the living population. Aware of all these factors and the problem, the four women- M/s. Savita Sethi, Sudesh Gupta, Prem Lata Duggal and Usha Ghai of Chandigarh thought of the issue and decided to fight out this un-noticed pollution being caused in the 'City Beautiful' and create awareness amongst the residents. To carry out the mission they decided to form a Trust and elicit support and co-operation from elite and awakened members of the society. Subsequently a Trust under the name of Paryavaran Sanrakshan Nyas was got registered at Chandigarh with nine Trustees of the Nyas. The Trust believed that besides contributing to this noble social cause of pollution control, a respectful and appropriate adieu could be also given, to the departed soul of those unprivileged people who are not able to bear this bare minimum for the last rites of their beloved ones. The Trustees decided that on every cremation the Trust shall contribute one kg. of pure Ghee and five kgs. of Havan Samagri ( a mixture of organic herbs having ingredients which have anti-pollutant, disinfectant, aromatic, nourishing and nutritive qualities)- avoluntary contribution of 5 kgs. of Havan Samagri mixed in 1 kg. of Desi Ghee on every cremation of any caste, creed or faith at the Chandigarh Crematorium and thus save the City from such threatened possible pollution.
What is the Movie Where the Guy Escapes or Gets trapped Cremation Ray Liotta?
I think the movie you are thinking about is called 127 hours. its where this guy goes hiking and he gets trapped and after a certain amount of time he cuts his arm off... i hope that is the one that you where thinking about.
