In recent years, more and more families are choosing cremation over traditional burial.

Reasons vary:

Practicality
Cost considerations
Environmental concerns
Simplicity in end-of-life planning

But for many Christians, this raises an important question:

Is cremation allowed in the Bible? Or is it considered a sin?

Let’s explore what Scripture actually teaches — so you can make peace with your decision, honor your faith, and lay loved ones to rest with confidence.

Because real faith isn’t about fear. It’s about hope, resurrection, and trusting God’s promises — no matter the method of burial.

🔍 What the Bible Says About Cremation

Here’s the truth: 👉 The Bible does not explicitly command or condemn cremation.

There is no verse that says, “Thou shalt not burn the body,” nor does Jesus, Paul, or any prophet declare cremation a sin.

Instead, we see:

Most biblical figures were buried (Abraham, Joseph, David, Jesus)
Burial was the cultural norm in ancient Israel
Burning bodies was associated with judgment or pagan practices (e.g., Achan in Joshua 7)

But absence of command ≠ prohibition.

Just because cremation isn’t mentioned doesn’t mean it’s forbidden — especially when the core Christian hope is in resurrection, not preservation of the physical body.