Cremation or Burial for Christians? The Biblical Answer You’ve Been Searching For

Cremation or Burial — does it matter to God?

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone takes on one of the most pressing questions Christians face today: Is cremation biblical, or should believers choose burial?

We explore:
✅ What Scripture says about burial & cremation (Abraham, Joseph, Jesus, Saul)
✅ Why the early church rejected cremation in favor of burial
✅ The theology of the body and the resurrection of the dead
✅ Cost, culture, and family considerations in today’s world
✅ Why your eternal hope doesn’t rest in ashes or caskets — but in Christ

Key Bible Passages:
Genesis 23, 1 Corinthians 15 & 19, Ezekiel 37, Revelation 20, Romans 14, 1 Thessalonians 4.

✝️ Whether you’re planning for yourself, helping family make decisions, or simply curious about the Christian perspective, this video will give you clarity, hope, and biblical truth.

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⏱ Timestamped Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Cremation or burial?
00:29 – Does the Bible forbid cremation?
01:20 – Burial in Scripture (Abraham, Joseph, David, Jesus)
02:15 – Negative examples of burning in the Bible
02:49 – The body as God’s temple
03:16 – Resurrection hope beyond ashes & dust
03:57 – Early Christian views & the catacombs
04:58 – Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox perspectives
05:27 – Cost, culture, and practical reasons for cremation
06:04 – Romans 14: conviction and freedom in Christ
06:31 – The real issue: hope in Jesus, not burial method
07:29 – Closing: Death is not the end