There are many schools of thought regarding cremation. Some believe that, although cremation is not considered a sin , Christians should strive to follow the examples set forth in the Bible. Others agree that the Lord will raise the dead, regardless of whether they are cremated or buried. Burial is the traditional option for Christians, but cremation is growing in popularity.
The Old Testament acknowledges that a body is simply dust after death. For many, this is reason enough to accept cremation as an option.
Daniel 12:2 states: “And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.”
In Genesis 3:19 , God told Adam, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.
