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While there are no religious teachings that specifically address cremation jewelry, religious doctrine and laws regarding the practice of cremation offer some insight into the acceptability (or unacceptability) of cremation jewelry for people of various faiths. Abrahimic Religions and Cremation Jewelry The Abrahimic religions – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism – have traditionally preferred burial to cremation. Islam and Conservative Judaism strictly forbid cremation, while some progressive Jewish sects have adopted relaxed attitudes toward the practice. Among the sects that do allow cremation, some continue to require strict adherence to rules regarding the disposition of cremated remains, and those rules may prohibit the use of cremation jewelry. Likewise, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that cremated remains must be treated with the same respect and reverence as a human corpse. The Church requires that ashes be buried in consecrated ground or placed in a columbarium, and so cremation jewelry is not an acceptable choice for Catholics. Among Protestant churches that allow cremation and the scattering of ashes, on the other hand, there is no apparent religious objection to memorial jewelry. In general, followers of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism should consult with their clergy before purchasing urn jewelry or cremation keepsakes. Dharmic Religions and Cremation Jewelry The Dharmic religions – Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism – favor or even require cremation, but rules regarding the disposition of ashes eliminate cremation jewelry as a choice for Sikhs and Hindus. Again, followers of Dharmic faith traditions are urged to consult with their religious leaders before purchasing an ash pendant or other jewelry for ashes. Religious Symbols in Cremation Jewelry Although some religions forbid cremation or strictly limit methods of disposal for cremated remains, many good people of faith choose cremation. Some see cremation as a symbolic freeing of the soul, while others chooses cremation as a way of honoring the earth. For these people, holding the ashes of their loved one close to their hearts is the ultimate act of reverence. Cremation jewelry artisans have designed a wealth of religious-themed cremation pendants, from Christian crosses and Jewish Stars of David to angels, doves, and artists’ renderings of the hands of God. These religious cremation jewelry designs are immensely popular. If you are thinking of buying cremation jewelry for someone else, make sure you understand his or her religious beliefs, and that wearing a loved one’s ashes in a cremation necklace will not be considered sacrilegious or profane. For more information regarding Cremation Jewelry and Urn jewelry , please visit www.cremationjewelry.com
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