Is cremation acceptable for Catholics?

[katschool]

Is cremation acceptable for Catholics? If yes, is cemetary burial required?

Thank you.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

katschool,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on cremation. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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