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Catholic Me - The Church's Preference For Full Body Burial

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Catholic Me - Mass Reflection, Spirituality & Much More

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Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

Why does the Catholic Church strongly prefer burial of the body? We examine this corporal work of mercy, it's deep theological roots in the resurrection of the body, and how it reflects our belief that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.