My grandmother died. We discussed how to bury her. Cremation is less expensive than burial, so my family decided to use cremation. After cremation, we put the ashes into an urn. The urn is saved in a religious tower.
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【A body was being cremated.】 (Taken from Google Graphics.) |
The origin of cremation can be traced back to the Stone Age. In old times, people put dead bodies on the ground and covered them with stones and branches. Later, people began to bury the dead into the ground. In the Stone Age, people began to use fire. Thus, people began burning the bodies. They buried ashes into the earth. In the Bronze Age, this method was more popular.
Chinese people buried the dead to give them eternal peace. They also respect their ancestors. Before the Han Dynasty, burning the bodies was seen as one of the most severe penalties. Later, Buddhism spread to Eastern countries. In India, the monks attached great importance to the custom of cremation. Thus, Chinese accepted the cremation ritual. After the dead person was cremated, ashes can be placed in an urn. The family can choose a day to bury the ashes or put it in a pagoda. Today, many people accept cremation.
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【 The man took out the ashes. 】 (Taken from Google Graphics.) |
Taiwan is a small country and it has a large population. Thus, cremation is very popular in Taiwan. Cremation decreases burial sites, and it reduces funeral expenses. The government encourages people to use cremation. Today, our living conditions and the concept of religion have changed a lot. Therefore, cremation has become very popular.
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【 After the cremation, the ashes were put in a pagoda. 】 (Taken from Google Graphics.) |
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