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Cremation

JEWISH LAW REQUIRES BURIAL AND PROHIBITS CREMATION. HOW WE TREAT OUR DEAD TELLS US A LOT ABOUT OURSELVES AND OUR SOCIETY. “WE BURN TRASH. WE BURY TREASURE.”

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Catholic Church on Cremation
Even the Catholic Church recognizes the downside of cremation
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Why Jews Don’t Cremate
Five perspectives on Cremation vs. Burial: Spiritual, Philosophical, Practical, Jewish Consciousness, Lessons for the Living.
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Cremation or Burial- A Jewish View
An overview of the primary reasons burial is important, as well as a response to many of the reasons that some prefer to cremate. From ​​Aish.com


The Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington works under the auspices of the The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington.​​
The Men's Chevra Kadisha of Greater Washington is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Tax ID 30-1004802
  • Home
  • Resources
    • Halachic Living Will
    • Choosing Living Will
  • Burial Arrangements
    • Area Cemeteries
    • Burial in Israel
    • Additional Resources
    • Things To Know >
      • Funeral Practices
      • Sitting Shiva
      • Setting Up A Shiva House
      • Dealing w/ Children
      • After Shiva
  • Education
    • Holiness of Body
    • What is a Jewish Burial
    • Death & Afterlife
    • Cremation
  • Contact Us
    • Rabbinical Council
  • Join The Chevra Kadisha
    • Tahara Practices
    • Tahara Training >
      • Safety Policy
    • Chevra Kadisha History
  • Coronavirus