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<p>This article looks at the different ways in which dead human bodies are disposed of in modern society, particularly in Britain, and examines the social, theological, liturgical, and practical issues they raise for the Christian Church. It argues that the churches have failed to reflect theologically on cremation. In particular, it argues that ashes remain part of the body and should be treated with equal respect; the ashes of a Christian should be buried. Finally, it looks at the effect of the COVID pandemic on funeral practices.</p>
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This article looks at the different ways in which dead human bodies are disposed of in modern society, particularly in Britain, and examines the social, theological, liturgical, and practical issues they raise for the Christian Church. It argues that the churches have failed to reflect theologically on cremation. In particular, it argues that ashes remain part of the body and should be treated with equal respect; the ashes of a Christian should be buried. Finally, it looks at the effect of the COVID pandemic on funeral practices.

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Disposal: What Do We Do With A Dead Body?

This article looks at the different ways in which dead human bodies are disposed of in modern society, particularly in Britain, and examines the social,...

Disposal: What Do We Do With A Dead Body?¹

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Feb 04, 2022

Page range: 15 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/holiness-2021-0003

Keywords
Funeral, cremation, burial, pastoral care

© 2021 Lampard, published by Sciendo.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Disposal: What Do We Do With A Dead Body?1

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Feb 04, 2022

Page range: 15 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/holiness-2021-0003

KeywordsFuneral, cremation, burial, pastoral care

© 2021 Lampard, published by Sciendo.

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Disposal: What Do We Do With A Dead Body?¹

Keywords
Funeral, cremation, burial, pastoral care