“Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust…”
Many, many years ago, cremation had been thought to be so unnatural and extreme that cremation societies and other advocacy groups were formed to “lobby” for its greater practice. Health benefits were cited as reasons to cremate as well as ecological ones. What about the thought of [...]
Most adults today know that a person can be buried or they can be cremated once they have died. A burial is a fairly straightforward process and this is something that most children have knowledge of. But a cremation can be something that puzzles family members, incurring more questions than answers. This article serves to [...]
As every Jew knows, cremation is a no-no. That having been said, lots and lots of Jews are requesting that they be cremated. Why all of a sudden? What happened to the post-Holocaust cringe when thinking about yet another burned Jewish body? As a Conservative Rabbi, I will not officiate at the funeral of a [...]
Cremation is when a non living body is reduced to ashes by burning in a crematory fire or crematorium furnace. The remains of the fire are often placed in urns where they are then buried, held at memorial sites, kept by loved ones, or sometimes hold wishes by the person that has passed on. A [...]
Even if you’ve been to dozens of funerals before, military funerals of young servicemen killed in action are some of the most difficult. Not only are you mourning the loss of life, but you’re also reflecting upon the notion that they sacrificed their lives for your freedom, and at such a young age. They gave [...]
Cremation services have had a long, tumultuous history but are a popular option today. The first cremation ceremony dates back approximately 26,000 years to Mungo Lake. Early Persians and Phoenicians cremated the deceased and in Ancient Greece and Rome, incineration was seen as a military honor.
However, the increasingly religious overtones made the practice punishable by [...]
When choosing the manner in which to honor a loved one that has passed away the choice can sometimes be a difficult one. Usually the decision will be between whether or not to bury the loved one or have them cremated. In some cases cremation may be the best choice for you family to help [...]
