The truth about cremation: What really happens — and what it does for the soul

is standard. The soul, believed to be eternal, leaves the body and moves toward the next life. Fire is sacred, helping the soul detach and continue its journey.

So, cremation isn’t just a way to dispose of the body; it’s a spiritual ritual that helps the soul transition to the next stage of its journey.

Buddhism also commonly practices cremation, but continue reading …