{"id":857,"date":"2026-03-11T21:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.funeralocity.com\/?p=857---186e9364-2d53-43f8-a0ed-e67321487e15"},"modified":"2026-03-11T21:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:37:26","slug":"religious-views-cremation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/religious-views-cremation\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious Views on Cremation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cremations are quickly becoming the preferred choice for more Americans. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, roughly half of Americans were cremated in 2016 and 43.5 percent opted for a traditional burial.<\/p>\n

To learn more about cremation, incinerating the deceased\u2019s remains through the application of hot temperatures in a crematory, read Cremation Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To determine whether cremation is the right choice for you or your loved one, it is important to consider your reasons for making the choice. For some, the reasons are environmental, for others the question of cost is important, although prices for cremation services often do not differ appreciably from costs of a casketed burial, because many still choose to have funeral services. And for some,  religious beliefs directly affect our choices  about funeral rites and the final disposition of our remains and those we love.  Here is a look at some of the views on cremation by religion:<\/p>\n

\u25a2<\/span> Assemblies of God: <\/strong>While cremation is not considered the ideal internment method, members of the Assemblies of God<\/a> are not prohibited from using cremation.<\/p>\n

\u25a2<\/span> Baptist: <\/strong>Funeral rites may vary across Baptist congregations, but cremation is a generally accepted practice.\r\n

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