Burying the Dead, Grieving Well
A Guide for Catholics on Bodily Disposition and Grief
The Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is pleased to bring you the Church’s teaching regarding the treatment of the body of the deceased.
Addressed to the faithful at large and to all people of good will, the Guide reflects on how we treat the bodies of the deceased and how we live out our grief when faced with the death of a loved one. It deals with death and the various forms of bodily disposition, as well as the Catholic liturgical and pastoral practices that accompany the grieving process.
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