What does the Bible say about cremation?

The Bible does not speak about cremation, one way or the other. However, it does deal with the handling of a body after death with respect, and to see that it is reverently entombed. The early believers adopted a wonderful word for the final resting place of their loved ones. It’s the Greek word koimeterion, from which we get our English word cemetery. Koimeterion means “rest house” or “sleeping place” for strangers. It’s the same word used for an inn—a place where you would rest before continuing your journey.