Torah Sources
The Amazing Importance of a Mes Mitzvah
How far does the Mitzvah of Mes Mitzvah go? Listen Here
Influencing others to Prevent Cremation
R’ Chaim Kanievsky was asked about the importance of stopping a cremation. Read More
Overview of Arguments Against Cremation
This synopsis by Rabbi Gil Student encapsulates the main points against the choice of cremation. Read More
Psak Halacha on Cremation
The Rabbinical Alliance of America issues a paper on the tragedy of cremation Read More
The Jewish View of Cremation
Short article outlining the Jewish opinion on Cremation vs. Burial Read More
Levayas Hames for a Cremation
Is there an obligation to accompany the ashes of one who was cremated? Or perhaps is there a requirement to abstain? Read More
Taharah Before Cremation
Can one perform a Tahara for a person who requested a cremation? Read More
Burying Cremated Remains
May one bury ashes from a cremation in a Jewish cemetery? Read More
Exertion to Prevent Cremation
How much money, time, and effort should one exert in order to prevent cremation? Read More
Reaching Out to Prevent Cremation
Dvar Torah and Anecdotes on end-of-life and after-life issues related to Parshas Vayechi and NASCK Read More
Meis Mitzvah in Our Times
What is a Meis Mitzvah today? Read More
Jewish Publications
A Burning Issue
The choice to cremate one’s body is an expression of denial of the holiness and value of our bodies. Read More
What's In Your Anti-Cremation Toolkit?
An experienced rabbi reflects on the need to be prepared with burial vs. cremation arguments. Read More
Can A Person With a Tattoo be Buried in a Jewish Cemetery?
This persistent myth has no basis in Jewish law. Whats the background? Read More
Coping with the Cremation of a Loved One
One woman’s fight to prevent a cremation, and how she coped with her loss. Read More
An Amazing Story of Preventing a Cremation
Mrs. Robin Meyerson’s story of how she stopped a cremation, and gained a son. Read More
Dust to Ashes - Mishpacha Magazine
The cremation trend is on the rise. What can we do? Read More
Dvar Torah on Stopping Cremation
5 Perspectives Regarding Cremation vs. Burial: Spiritual, Philosophical, Practical, Jewish Consciousness, Lessons for the Living Read More
Cremation vs. Burial
Some of the reasons some people choose cremation, and an explaination why throughout history Judaism and Jews have insisted on burial. Read More
Savitsky Talks: Rabbi Elchonon Zohn on Cremation
Savitsky Talks: Rabbi Doron Kornbluth on Cremation
South Florida Jewish Cemetery
A cutting edge way to prevent cremations. Read More
Secular Publications
And Nothing Remains
Article about the alarming rising percentage of Jewish cremation, and what is being done to combat this. Read More
Cremation or Burial? A Jewish View
Overview of the reasons people choose cremation, and counterarguments. Read More
The Cremation Challenge
Reasons why burial is good for the body and the soul. Read More
Letter - Reaching Out to Stop Cremation
Short letter to the editor about the need to reach out to prevent cremations Read More
Anti-Cremation Brochures
Downloadable color brochures about preventing cremations Read More
Ultimate Distortion of a Mitzvah
A tragic story about a cremation that could have been prevented. Read More
Cremation, Burial and Covid
Cremation of first Jewish victim of coronavirus in Argentina stirs controversy
The panic surrounding Covid, especially in the early days of the pandemic, led to a hasty decision and unfortunate decision in the South American country. Read More
World Health Organization: Safe Management of Dead Bodies with COVID-19
There is no evidence to support the idea that people who died of a communicable disease should be cremated to prevent spread of that disease. Read Paper
International Red Cross: Safe Management of Dead Bodies with COVID-19
Cremation of Covid-infected human remains should be avoided; burial in single graves is the preferred method of disposal Read Paper
PeacefulReturn.org is a website dedicated to sharing information about the importance and beauty of burial and fighting the common misconception that cremation is a “better” choice. It has a wide range of articles, brochures, and videos examining these important issues.