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Anonymous Al wrote:

Hi, guys —

I'm a 76 year old man, living alone with no family in this country. I understand that Pope Francis has decreed that cremated remains (ashes) are not to be scattered.

Well, I have paid for my cremation which does not include the burial of the ashes. I just have applied £10,000 in insurance policies which will be paid out after my death. l have willed these to my best friend and my other best friend and his wife who are living on a shoestring.

If I were to arrange a burial of ashes for myself, it would mean the purchase of a burial plot that would never be used again.

  • I would like to know where I stand regarding the Catholic Church and if it is a mortal sin to scatter the ashes?

Al

  { Where do my actions stand with the Catholic Church and is it a mortal sin to scatter the ashes? }

Mike replied:

Dear Al,

This is a common question; it's even in our searchable knowledge base:

https://www.AskACatholic.com/SiteSearch

There are a lot of quick answers there, so give it a try.

I searched the knowledge base for you and found these web postings that may help:

I hope this helps,

Mike

Al replied:

Hi Mike,

Thank you very much for going to all this much trouble for me. I appreciate it so much.

I have found the articles very helpful.

Thanks again to you and your colleagues for your great service. I wish you all God's blessings in your work.

Yours sincerely,

Al

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