Couples often wrestle with the question of cremation, especially when faith and tradition are involved. Some believers feel it’s wrong because burial is seen throughout Scripture, while others see cremation as simply another way the body returns to dust. The Bible records many burials — Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Moses, John the Baptist, even Jesus — but these reflect ancient cultural customs more than divine commands. There is no verse that forbids cremation, nor any teaching that burning a body prevents resurrection. As 1 Corinthians 15 explains, the resurrected body is a new creation, not a reconstruction of the physical one. Whether a body decays naturally or is reduced to ashes, God’s power to raise His people remains unchanged.

So does cremation violate Christian hope? The answer is no. While it’s true cremation was practiced in some pagan cultures, so were many customs that later became harmless parts of everyday life. Over time, more families have chosen cremation for practical, financial, or personal reasons — and none of these choices compromise faith. Ultimately, cremation is a personal decision, not a spiritual danger. Scripture gives freedom here, and couples are encouraged to approach the topic with grace, understanding, and trust in God’s promise to resurrect His people no matter how their earthly bodies return to dust.