The Burial [better] -

: While burial is practiced in some contexts, cremation followed by scattering ashes in sacred waters (like the Ganges) is the traditional "proper" way to release the soul from the cycle of rebirth. Sage Journals 2. Common Methods of Burial

: Catholic and Orthodox traditions emphasize the integrity of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, generally preferring burial in "sacred ground". Protestant practices are more flexible, often accepting cremation or interment at sea. The Burial

is for the living who remain.

A: In Christian tradition, the dead are buried facing East so that on the morning of the Resurrection, they will rise facing the rising Son (Christ). : While burial is practiced in some contexts,