When a body turns to ash, many quietly wonder: what happens to the soul? The answer depends on faith, culture, and personal belief.
In Hinduism and Buddhism, fire is sacred—cremation frees the soul or consciousness to continue its cycle toward rebirth or liberation. Christianity teaches that the soul’s destiny rests with God, not the body, with many now viewing cremation as acceptable. Islam, however, forbids it, holding that the body must be buried whole while the soul awaits Judgment Day.
For others with spiritual or secular views, cremation can symbolize a return to nature—whether the soul becomes part of universal energy, or life is honored in memory and legacy.
In the end, cremation is a physical act. Where the soul goes is guided by belief, offering comfort, meaning, and hope in the face of loss.
