what is the origin of cremation? a religious ritual or need to burn bodies who had diseases that could spread?

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or maybe available space issues, like where to bury people?

Answer 1

all of the above. the problem is what to do with the dead body, cremation can be ritualized, doesn't take up any land, and disposes of the body in such a way that the rotting corpse doesn't foster any diseases.

Answer 2

It is the best form of performing last rites to deceased

Doesn t take any space, good especially in prevention of spread of diseases,

It is practiced by hindus, sikhs and buddhists for centuries.

Answer 3

sorry