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Religious Perspectives on Embalming
While embalming is a fairly common practice in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict prohibitions against...
Christian Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Christianity that hold differing views, many Christians believe that Jesus Christ was...
13 Different Religious Perspectives on Cremation
While the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict...
Protestant Funeral Traditions
Most Protestants believe that Jesus Christ is both the human and divine incarnation of God. By having faith in Jesus Christ...
Anglican (Episcopalian) Funeral Traditions
Episcopalians commonly believe that faith in Jesus Christ will lead to eternal life with God.
Baptist Funeral Traditions
Baptists commonly believe that people who have total faith in Jesus Christ will ultimately be “saved” and live with Him forever...
Presbyterian Funeral Traditions
Presbyterians commonly believe that when a person dies they will either be rewarded with eternal life in Heaven or punished with...
Funeral Traditions Of Different Religions
Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death.
Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) Funeral Traditions
Many Mormons believe that upon death the soul is judged and, based on the soul’s general goodness, is sent to either spirit...
Methodist Funeral Traditions
While there are differing views among different churches and communities, Methodists commonly believe that those who believe in...
Lutheran Funeral Traditions
Lutherans commonly believe that after death a person either spends everlasting life with God in Heaven or without God in Hell.
Eastern Orthodox Funeral Traditions
While there are differing degrees of orthodoxy within the Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodox Christians commonly believe...
Religious Perspectives On Viewings, Wakes, Or Visitations
A common practice in many cultures is to spend time with the body before the funeral or disposition.
13 Religious Perspectives On Mourning And Memorial Events
Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.
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