Fr. Chris Alar ✝️ The Truth About Cremation - What the Catholic Church Really Teaches

What does the Catholic Church really teach about cremation? Why was it once forbidden, and what changed after 1963? In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains the full truth — from early Church tradition to the most recent Vatican clarifications. Discover how the Church’s teaching upholds the dignity of the human body, our faith in the Resurrection, and the proper way to handle cremated remains according to Catholic Canon Law and the Catechism. 📖 In this video: - Why the Church originally prohibited cremation - How the Resurrection of the Body shaped Catholic burial practices - The 1963 reform that permitted cremation under certain conditions - The Vatican’s 2016 and 2023 instructions on cremated remains - Why burial remains preferred as a sign of faith in eternal life Fr. Chris also clarifies what Catholics must avoid — such as scattering ashes or keeping them at home — and how to ensure our choices reflect respect for the body and belief in the life to come. 🙏 “The body is sacred — even in death, it proclaims the hope of resurrection.” — Fr. Chris Alar, MIC #frchrisalar #chrisalar #frchris #frchrisalarmic #frchrisalardivinemercy #divinemercy