Cremation or Burial? What the Bible Really Says About Death, Dignity, and Resurrection

Cremation or burial — does it matter to God?

In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores one of the most asked questions among Christians today: Is cremation biblical, or should we stick with burial?

Together, we’ll walk through:

• What the Bible says about burial and burning.
• How early Christians viewed cremation.
• The theology of the body and resurrection hope.
• Practical considerations: cost, culture, and family convictions.
• Why the real issue isn’t ashes vs. casket, but where your soul rests for eternity.

Whether you’ve wrestled with this question for yourself or for a loved one, this conversation will give you clarity, comfort, and confidence in Christ.

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Key Scripture References: Genesis 23, 1 Corinthians 15 & 19, Ezekiel 37, Revelation 20, Romans 14, 1 Thessalonians 4.

⏱ Timestamped Chapters:

• 00:00 – The question: Cremation or burial?
• 00:29 – Is cremation biblical? What Scripture shows us.
• 01:20 – Burial in the Bible: Abraham, Joseph, David, and Jesus.
• 02:15 – Cremation in Scripture: judgment vs. honor.
• 02:49 – The body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
• 03:16 – Resurrection hope: dust, ashes, and God’s power.
• 03:57 – Early church history and the rise of burial.
• 04:58 – Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox perspectives.
• 05:27 – Practical reasons families choose cremation.
• 06:04 – Romans 14: conviction, wisdom, and faith.
• 06:31 – The heart of the matter: our hope in Christ.
• 07:29 – Closing encouragement: death is not the end.

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