“Although it is true that the eternal state of one’s soul is of utmost importance, and one’s dead, decayed body will ultimately not really matter since there has been promised a new body at the resurrection, Scripture still reveals a clear respect for the bodies of the dead.  Bodies, alive or dead, have been created by God, for His glory, and in His image.”  In "Cremation versus Burial: Why it Matters", Samantha Bender argues that burying the dead, rather than burning their bodies is a valuable way to show respect. 

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