The Catholic Church and Cremation │ Funeral Facts with Deacon Marc

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CFCS Colorado - Archdiocese of Denver

11 ай бұрын

Deacon Marc discusses the Catholic Churches teachings about cremation.
For more information about CFCS Colorado cremation services, visit cfcscolorado.org/services/cre...
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Additional Resources:
Presentation of the Instruction Ad resurgendum Cum Christo regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation: press.vatican.va/content/sala...
U.S. Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Issues Statement on the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains: www.usccb.org/news/2023/us-bi...

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@user-zh8kb9us2l 9 ай бұрын

Thank You

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/

@anthonyrotella751 10 ай бұрын

My problem with burial is the excessive cost. Cremation is about 10% of what it costs to be buried. With inflation today's burial costs are very close to $12,000.00 while cremation costs only around $2,000.00

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Cremation is becoming more popular in our society today, in part, because of the cost. Our ministry offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/

@christinehenley9017 10 ай бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you. 🙏

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

@edr.3229 10 ай бұрын

When my father died I had to cremate him. Unfortunately he had no insurance and was under the believe that the Military would bury him for his 12 years of service 4 active and 8 years of reserve. But that didn't happen. So I had a service for him at the funeral home. And then I had his ashes buried with my Grandparents at a Catholic cemetery. He passed in 2013 and it's still tough to cope with. But I keep praying for him.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. The primary purpose of our ministry is the to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." As part of this mission, we offer a grief support program, at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/grief-support/

@maryanndogostino1538 9 ай бұрын

The video did not go far enough to explain that the cremains are still to be interred in blessed ground or mausoleum and not to be scattered or kept in an urn indefinitely.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. Be sure to watch the following video in this series titled, "Catholic Cremation Dos and Don'ts." kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaPKcqptZcdlaMU “When, for legitimate motives, cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority. […] The conservation of the ashes of the departed in a domestic residence is not permitted. […] In order that every appearance of pantheism, naturalism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@user-wh6ib4wu2v 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making the video. Cremation can be very confusing these days.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

The core purpose of our ministry is the assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." For more information about our cremation services, visit cfcscolorado.org/services/cremation/

@user-dq3qz4oy4u 10 ай бұрын

God is all powerful. He can resurrect a body out of ashes. QED

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

True, our hope is in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) “Or are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. For if we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection.” (Romas 6:3-5) “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

@oriol108 9 ай бұрын

When You are buried, after some time, flesh, skin, and organs get rotten and disappear, only bones remains

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. With God all things are possible. For more information about our ministry, visit the following link: cfcscolorado.org/ Ultimately, our hope is in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

@24carrotgold8 9 ай бұрын

God said to Ezekiel "Can these dry bones live?" Yep! Biblical reference confirming the reassembly of bones with living flesh 😊👍

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

@matthewmaysr4236 7 ай бұрын

That's what we want for our funeral and yes my wife is Catholic baptized

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. Visit our website to learn more about our Catholic cremation services. cfcscolorado.org/services/cremation/

@rayalewster 11 ай бұрын

Timely explanation AMDG

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. We are happy to hear that you liked the video.

@tammymaturin7689 9 ай бұрын

Cremated ashes have to be buried in hallowed ground Not in a mantle in your home and not thrown to the wind

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. Be sure to watch the following video in this series titled, "Catholic Cremation Dos and Don'ts" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaPKcqptZcdlaMU “When, for legitimate motives, cremation of the body has been chosen, the ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority. […] The conservation of the ashes of the departed in a domestic residence is not permitted. […] In order that every appearance of pantheism, naturalism or nihilism be avoided, it is not permitted to scatter the ashes of the faithful departed in the air, on land, at sea or in some other way, nor may they be preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@saysitallrealy791 9 ай бұрын

i can understand a families preference for cremation when they have witnessed disease destroying the body of there loved one

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

@ronsmith2241 10 ай бұрын

Given time, the outcome of the body is identical whether the deceased is either cremated or buried.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Proclaimed by the priest for the distribution of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.)

@poncho7313 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

@user-tv5ht8ig6q 10 ай бұрын

We return to dust..........

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Proclaimed by the priest for the distribution of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.)

@aliu8914 Ай бұрын

Sea burial for cremated remains is allowed by Catholic Church. The urn is to be immersed into the sea, not scattering the ashes.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Ай бұрын

Yes! There are additional rules that need to be followed when having a burial at sea, while we are more land locked here in Colorado, we did talk about a few of those pieces during the second part of this video where we tackled two other less common methods of disposition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqGZYoaqgquAhZY

@aliu8914 Ай бұрын

@@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Thank you, father. A lot of Catholics in my community do sea burial. We always remember them by scattering flowers at the sea or river.

@janetgillespie6590 9 ай бұрын

Resurrecrtion of the body is no problem for the creator who created d.n.a. The book of Revelation talks of those whose bodies in the sea being resurrected. Revelation 20:13. Nothing is too difficult for the creator!

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. With God all things are possible. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@janetgillespie6590 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clarification. I am not a Catholic but the information is useful.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

It it our pleasure. We are a Catholic ministry and we serve all faiths. For more information about our ministry, please visit cfcscolorado.org/

@bigcountry7852 10 ай бұрын

Ashes to ashes dust to dust,cremation just a quicker way to dust.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 10 ай бұрын

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Proclaimed by the priest for the distribution of ashes during the Ash Wednesday liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.)

@amynote 9 ай бұрын

Unless you think there’s a chance you might be incorruptible 😂

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. With God all things are possible and, in his omnipotence, he can will that the body of someone be incorruptible, or preserved from normal decay after death. Ultimately, our hope is in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) “Or are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. For if we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection.” (Romans 6:3-5) “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

@joyceguthrie6946 9 ай бұрын

Jesus can do anything so he can raise the cremated. just as he raises all the dead. Those who are against cremation,do you believe that Jesus can do anything?I do.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

@mrgustavoperez 9 ай бұрын

In reality a buried body decomposes depending on humidity in 3-5 years. So much for the resurrection of the body.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@mrgustavoperez 9 ай бұрын

@@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Thanks for the explanation, my comment meant to highlight the fact the final resurrection will not require a “buried” body. All the rest is very clear. May God bless you.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Yes, our hope is in Jesus Christ and His resurrection. Blessings! “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

@bilbobaggins4403 9 ай бұрын

Does the church permit it? Wjo cares.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, we respect, honor, and adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@MrRobin57 9 ай бұрын

The Catholic church not go with cremation because don make the money. All about money, burials give more money for Catholic church. Stop discriminate people.

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest in our video. The core purpose of our ministry is to assist the families in our care with "filling the void of loss with faith." Our ministry serves all faiths and offers funeral, cremation, and cemetery services for any budget. No one is turned away. As a nonprofit ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver, we also have several charitable programs including the Crypt of All Souls which allows for the interment of cremated remains at no cost. Please visit the following link to learn more. cfcscolorado.org/mission-programs/crypt-of-all-souls/ “In circumstances when cremation is chosen because of sanitary, economic or social considerations, this choice must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. The Church raises no doctrinal objections to this practice, since cremation of the deceased’s body does not affect his or her soul, nor does it prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life. Thus cremation, in and of itself, objectively negates neither the Christian doctrine of the soul’s immortality nor that of the resurrection of the body. The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased. Nevertheless, cremation is not prohibited, “unless it was chosen for reasons contrary to Christian doctrine.” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo,” October 25, 2016.)

@francismurphy5986 Күн бұрын

Can a divorced lapse Catholic,when he dies ,is he allowed a requiem mass and be buried,out of the church

@cfcscolorado-denverarchdiocese Күн бұрын

Yes, the church will not deny a mass to any baptized individual who would like to have a Funeral Mass.