[ClintonBeGone]

It has certainly not been thought of as a Christian burial except in very recent times I think. I realize some Christians now do it for financial reasons generally, though.

Fundamental Christianity places very little stock in the entire funeral ceremony. We focus strictly on the soul, which we hope has ascended into heaven. Worshiping someone's grave almost crosses the line into idolatry. Not that we shouldn't be polite about other religious practices, but the entire post death process with the body has no meaning to Fundamental Christians.

P.S. That doesn't mean I don't think Michael is vile scum - because he is.

[Daisy4]

Fundamental Christianity places very little stock in the entire funeral ceremony. We focus strictly on the soul, which we hope has ascended into heaven. Worshiping someone's grave almost crosses the line into idolatry. Not that we shouldn't be polite about other religious practices, but the entire post death process with the body has no meaning to Fundamental Christians.

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Even Mary Magdeline went to visit the grave where Jesus was buried. It doesn't mean one is worshipping someone's grave to say, but it helps a person in the grieving process to let go, and perhaps to be near a loved ones final resting place, for some it gives a sense of closure that their loved one is no longer with them.