Cremation
Cremation
In the 1960s, only 4% of Americans chose cremation for their deceased loved ones. Today, that number has increased to a staggering 53%, with projections of up to 83% of people choosing cremation by 2035.
But does the Catholic Church allow cremation? And if so, why are there so many concerns? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.
Then hear about the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society, a group of high school students from Louisville, Kentucky, who assist in the work of mercy of burying the dead.
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