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Do any religious groups forbid cremation for their members?

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Do any religious groups forbid cremation for their members?

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All Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church, allow cremation. Cremation is also acceptable to Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists but is forbidden to Orthodox Jews and Muslims. It is acceptable to the Crematorium to hold a non-religious ceremony if that is your wish.