Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine said.
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
Discussion of burial vs. cremation fails to address economic aspects
Author’s new book zeroes in on the Christian meaning of death and resurrection with a particular focus on cremation compared to the traditional practice of burial.
Ashes to ashes: Families find final resting place for loved ones
Father Aaron Kuhn, pastor of parishes in Wadena and Bluffton, offered families the opportunity to bury cremated remains of their loved ones in the local Catholic cemetery.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Scattering ashes/ Feeling close to God
Cremation and the scattering of ashes and deep faith and loving God
Q-and-A on instruction on proper handling of ashes following cremation
Release of the new document has prompted many Catholics to ask whether it changes any regulations about cremation.
Final resting place: Vatican releases instruction on burial, cremation
Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead and affirming that the human body is an essential part of a person’s identity, the Catholic Church insists that the bodies of the deceased be treated with respect and laid to rest in a consecrated place.