Cremation and the Lutheran Church: What Families Should Know
The Lutheran Church has long embraced cremation as a respectful choice, and the vast majority of Lutheran denominations today affirm that it is fully compatible with Christian faith.
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The Lutheran Church has long embraced cremation as a respectful choice, and the vast majority of Lutheran denominations today affirm that it is fully compatible with Christian faith.
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