Catholicism When Manhattan resident Joseph Nuzzi’s father passed away in 2012, his expressed wish was to be cremated, despite having grown up Catholic at a time when burial was a requirement of the faith. His son, a Catholic official, carried out his request....
Hinduism Hindus, who make up an estimated 3 percent of city residents, have long cremated their dead but have been forced to adapt their death rituals to a New York City context. Once an individual passes away, the body must be cremated as soon as possible, said Ravi...
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