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Bereavement Services - Cremation


Service Description: Cremations, memorials, cemeteries, books of remembrance, cremation archives

Also known as:- Crematorium, Funeral Expenses, Independent Funerals, Memorial, Municipal Funerals, Ordering a Memorial

Your FAQ

Question: Are there any religious groups that forbid cremation to their members?

Answer: The majority of Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church, allow cremation. Cremation is also acceptable to Sikhs, Hindus, Parsees and Buddhists but it is forbidden by Orthodox Jews and Moslems.


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