Carlos A. Garabis
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Hi, guys —
- Is body cremation acceptable by the Church?
- If ashes are acceptable, can they be spread out or do they need to be buried?
- What is required to be buried at a Catholic cemetery?
Thank you for your time,
Very respectfully,
Carlos
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Is cremation allowable, and If ashes are OK, can they be spread out or do they need to be buried? }
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Eric replied:
Carlos,
So long as you aren't doing it to mock the Resurrection of the body, you may have a body cremated, but the ashes may not be scattered; they must be buried.
I am not sure what it takes to be buried at a Catholic cemetery; perhaps one of my colleagues knows and can respond, or you might consider calling a cemetery.
Eric
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