Cremation,the practice of burning the bodies of the dead,
A) was performed in ancient Greece and was seen as a sign of honor.
B) was once public in India but is now legally prohibited.
C) is allowed by Orthodox Jewish law only if there is a belief that the particular person will not rise again in the Last Judgment.
D) is against the law in most countries because of environmental laws.

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Cremation was seen as a sign of honor in ancient Greece.

Answer: B
 Cremation was once public in India but is now legally prohibited.

Answer: C
 Orthodox Jewish law allows cremation only if there is a belief that the particular person will not rise again in the Last Judgment.

Answer: None
 Option D is incorrect as cremation is not against the law in most countries because of environmental laws. In fact, cremation is becoming more popular as a way of disposing of the dead, as it is perceived to be more environmentally friendly than traditional burial.

Cremation,the Practice of Burning the Bodies of the Dead