Respect the Dead, or Rob a Burial?
After years of searching in the Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter literally struck gold in 1922. Almost by accident, his team found an opening to a tomb.
After years of searching in the Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter literally struck gold in 1922. Almost by accident, his team found an opening to a tomb.
In 2016, the Vatican published a directive, reminding Catholics that while cremation is an acceptable choice, there are still some limitations for burying cremains.
Although the holidays may become a day of tragedy for many, there are ways to remember those left behind and build a happy future.
By looking at the legal, religious and moral ramifications surrounding cremation, families can make the best selections for them and their loved ones' final wishes.
As a chaplain, my role is not to mandate religious doctrine, force individuals into specific choices or even advocate a particular lifestyle or worldview.
Within the next few years, cremation will likely become the norm in the U.S. Even in the Jewish tradition, where cremation has been considered taboo for centuries.
When Bishop Michael Evans succumbed to prostate cancer on July 11th at the age of 59, there was certainly media hype. The talk was mostly about his cremation.