Local Church
- The church should be a part of every stage of life, including death.
- Families are more personally connected to the body and the burial process.
- Traditionally, the church was very involved in burial. This modern shift away from the church family has created a disconnect in how we view death. Embalming, caskets, and vaults can create an illusion of hope that is still connected to this world. Returning to the earth and trusting God to resurrect our bodies is central to our Christian hope.