Are Jehovah Witnesses buried or Cremated and what do they do with remains?

Answer 1

There are no particular rituals involved in Jehovah's Witness funerals, cremations, or burials. All specifics are decided by the family of the deceased, or the deceased himself by means of will.

Generally, a ten- to twenty-minute bible-based talk is delivered by a congregation elder or family member at a funeral home, Kingdom Hall, or other dignified location. The deceased is not eulogized, but is remembered. Prayers are offered. At the graveside, a few bible passages may be read and another prayer offered.

Of course, Jehovah's Witness funerals are not as depressed as those with no hope.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13) Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping in death; that you may not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.

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Answer 2

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Are Jehovah Witnesses buried or Cremated and what do they do with remains?

Answer 3

Which ever the person wanted,
or they may leave that up to the executor.

I've done alot of reading as of late,
regarding just such topics.
(My brother fell asleep in death, this year.
And my mom-in-law last year.)
I had always wanted to be cremated.
My husband wants me laid to rest next to him.
I wouldn't want to be embalmed, either.
And if I am laid in a casket; I want to be buried in white linen.
After, what I've experienced just w/ these 2 funerals,
I thought I'd plan mine, so my family won't have to.

I learned that the Jewish ppl of old did not embalm,
but did prepare the person for burial.
They were buried in tombs or caves.
The graves were whitewashed around the time of the Passover. So that it was marked, clearly.
So that no person did touch it & become unclean, and then could not participate in the Passover celebration.
Only Solomon (I think) was cremated & then his ashes buried.

Answer 4

Either, honestly it is a personal decision all the way around.

For cost reasons, mostly, my Grandmothers and Father were cremated. Currently they are jars on shelves.

Meanwhile, my hometown, which I am moving back to, is trying to start an initiative where you can legally bury someone in your backyard. If it goes through that is what my mother wants, so I will try to honor her wishes.

Answer 5

You had some excellent answers from Jehovah's Witnesses. As you can see, it is a personal decision.
My mom was cremated and buried at the cemetery.

Answer 6

It depends on the custom where they live. In cultures where burying is normal, they bury their dead. In other cultures they cremate them.

The Bible does not give any direction on how to dispose of our dead, but it does mention how others have done it. For example, it mentions people like Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Jacob being buried in the cave of Machpelah (Genesis 23:2, 19; 25:9; 49:30, 31; 50:13)

Joseph took advantage of a prevailing burial custom in Egypt at that time. (Genesis Chapter 50)

The important thing is that the custom does go against Bible teachings. After all, no matter what method one uses to dispose of the dead, we can all hope to see them again in the resurrection.

Answer 7

many Jehovah Witnesses bury there love ones. some cremated them. when my late husband died three and half years ago, I had him cremated because it is cheaper to do. I have his ashes in my home. learn about Jehovah Witnesses at the website at www.watchtower.org

Answer 8

The Bible speaks of a bodily resurrection, as Jesus was resurrected in His own body. God will not form man any more from the dust of the ground, it’s not Biblical, be buried in your own body as God gave you. In 1 Corinthians 15 read it, every one's body is unique, and who's body will you be resurrected in, not mine. The Jehovah's Witness is a cult and hides a lot of things you or the public knows nothing about. Everyone who says, Lord, Lord, will not enter the kingdom. Just because someone quote scripture doesn't mean they are going be in God's kingdom. Read for yourself you have that right to be filled with the Holy Spirit to interpret scripture for you. Do not get caught up in this cult of a so-called religion.

Answer 9

Being buried or cremated is a personal decision. The bible shows that Joseph had his father embalmed. (Gen. 50:2, 3) Jesus was bound with bandages with spices as was Jewish custom. (John 19:40)

As far as remains, I guess you are referring to ashes. Jehovah's Witnesses know that when someone dies, they cease to exist. "His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; in that day his thoughts do perish." Ps. 146:4; "The dead ...are conscious of nothing at all." Ecc. 9:5
I guess if someone wanted their ashes sprinkled somewhere, as long as it isn't against against the law, it would be okay.
However, we feel that any type of reverence to the dead is not in accord with God's laws.

Answer 10

Either Way, Buried or Cremated. Its as the Bible says Mygirl....For dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) I have Known of some friends who had their loved ones ashes Sprinkled at the Ocean side, others In Yosemite.
By The Way.. Leti above shows her Ignorance.