Author Topic: Cremation (Read 8663 times)

s2srea · « **on:** December 22, 2011, 07:20:42 PM »

"The bodies of the faithful deceased must be buried; and their cremation is re-probated (Canon 1203:1). If a person has in any way ordered that his body be cremated, it is illicit to obey such instruction; and if such a provision occur in a contract, last testament, or in any docuмent whatsoever, it is to be disregarded." (Canon 1203:2).

Is the Cannon speaking about faithful when it says " If a person has in any way ordered that his body be cremated," or anyone. If my in-laws, (seculars) request this, am I do disregard the wish?

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2011, 08:53:53 PM »

Well, the Church's teaching is that cremation is evil because when the Last Judgement happens, everyone's bodies will be re-united with their souls and will be judged, since our bodies are also responsible for all of our actions on earth. Cremation is just an attempt by Freemasons to disregard the Last Judgement. So you are free to disregard the wish of your family to have you cremated.

s2srea · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:00:39 PM »

Yes but am I bound?

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2011, 09:16:18 PM »

From what I understand, yes you are bound. I recommend, however, that you ask your parish priest to be certain.

Pyrrhos · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2011, 01:10:33 AM »

A "person" in the sense of the Code is somebody subject to the Church, that is the baptized (see Canon 87. "Personae constitutio in Ecclesia"). The laws of the Church, i.e. ecclesiastical laws, do only apply to the faithful.

Therefore, it seems to me that you are not bound to follow their wish. To make sure, better ask your priest.