Cremation
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Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a... Read more
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis disrespect the human body, U.S. Catholic bishops say
The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement stating that newer methods of human burial do not show... Read more
‘To dust you shall return,’ but human composting? California bishops raise objections
When a body is composted, it is placed in a reusable container where microbes and bacteria decompose it into soil... Read more
Catholic woman may receive settlement over her son's cremation
A Catholic woman who sued the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office claiming her son was cremated in violation of her... Read more
Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains
There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more
Vatican: Cremated bodies may not be scattered
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released an instruction Tuesday regarding burial and cremation, reiterating the Church's teaching... Read more
