Hi Wes

Interestingly, this is a topic in my family which has sparked much debate. I must apologise for going off topic here, but I would like to find out what the rest of you think of it too.

My 18 year-old cousing died last year, and he was buried. Since then, his grave has been used as an enormous source of encouragement and peace for his immediate family. His immediate family are Christians. The extent to which things have gone regarding his grave have made our family consider greatly the option of cremation.

It is, of course, a very difficult time when a relative dies. And, perhaps a grave can be a stark reminder to relatives and others of just how fragile life is which in turn may help them to keep that "eternal perspective" on things. But, on the other hand... from seeing just how much a grave can in a sense be idolised, I now seriously doubt if it is wise for me to be buried if I die.

"And I will pray the Father, and he shall
give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever." John 14:16

"The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31

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