What do different religions say about cremation—and why is it becoming more common?

For something so universal, d:eath is understood in surprisingly different ways.

Across cultures and religions, what happens to the body after d:eath carries deep meaning. For some, burial is a sacred tradition. For others, cremation is a practical or even spiritual choice. And today, more people than ever are choosing cremation—raising questions about what different beliefs really say about it.