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As traditions evolve, they do not necessarily lose their spiritual potency. A tradition is meant to serve as a guide to faith, not a substitute for it. When a family approaches cremation with a spirit of prayer, trust, and reverence, the practice can be just as meaningful as a traditional interment. It becomes an act of entrusting the loved one to a God whose reach extends to every atom of the universe. In this view, the scattering or interring of ashes can be a poignant ceremony of release, acknowledging that the earthly tent has been folded away in preparation for a permanent home.
