Funeral rites.

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  • Created on: 10-01-18 17:35
Why do Christians disapprove of cremation?
It would mean that the person could not be resurrected on the Day of Judgement.
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Why are there open coffins?
So that their family / friends can say one last goodbye.
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Why are candles lit in a ( Christian ) funeral?
To remind people that Jesus was the light of the world and that because of Jesus, Christians can be saved from their sins and go to heaven.
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What is done in Islamic countries?
The deceased’s body is washed and wrapped in a white cloth.
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Why are graves raised above ground level?
so that the place of burial is clearly marked, and so that people do not walk on them by accident.
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Why are there open coffins?

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So that their family / friends can say one last goodbye.

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Why are candles lit in a ( Christian ) funeral?

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What is done in Islamic countries?

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Why are graves raised above ground level?

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