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We are still in the throes of theological reflection on the practice of cremation, and now there’s this:<\/p>\n

New body ‘liquefaction’ unit unveiled in Florida funeral home<\/a>, from the BBC.<\/p>\n

I think funerals provide one of the most interesting (and difficult) places where contemporary cultural norms and Christian practices collide, often with unexpected results. I suspect we’ll be discussing funeral practice, the Christian understanding of death, and environmental sustainability for at least another generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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