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8 Religions and Their Views on Cremation

American’s attitudes about religion have changed over the last 50 years. Find out how this is impacting cremation decisions from Neptune Society.

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The Mormon Church and Cremation

Wondering about LDS or Mormon beliefs about the body, resurrection and cremation? Learn more from Neptune Society.

Jehovah’s Witness and Cremation

Jehovah’s Witnesses have unique beliefs about death, resurrection, and cremation. Learn more from Neptune Society.

Hinduism and Cremation

Hindu beliefs about the soul and the body form the basis for why Hindu funeral rites generally include cremation. Learn more from Neptune Society.

Cremation and Atheism

Atheism is America’s fastest growing “religion.” Learn more about atheism and its impact on cremation and funeral planning from Neptune Society.

Buddhism and Cremation

Buddhism has been around for 2,500 years and is closely associated with cremation as a funeral practice. Learn more from Neptune Society.

Cremation and Islam

At Neptune Society, we respect all religious beliefs. Learn more about Islam and what Muslim people believe about cremation here.

Judaism and Cremation – No Longer So Taboo

Despite tradition and opposition from religious leaders, some modern Jews are choosing cremation. Learn more from Neptune Society.

Christianity and Cremation

For most Christians today, the question of cremation is largely left to individual discretion. Learn more from the Neptune Society.

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8 Religions and Their Views on Cremation

The Mormon Church and Cremation

Jehovah’s Witness and Cremation

Hinduism and Cremation

Cremation and Atheism

Buddhism and Cremation

Cremation and Islam

Judaism and Cremation – No Longer So Taboo

Christianity and Cremation

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