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What's a natural burial? A Christian theologian explains

  • Written by Beth Hoeltke, Director of the Graduate School, Concordia Seminary
imageSome people are drawn to the idea of a natural burial to bring more of the dying ritual into their homes. LPETTET/E+ via Getty Images

Death is not a subject people typically have an easy time discussing. But for Christian scholar Beth Hoeltke, it’s one she’s devoted much time to, focusing particularly on the growing interest in natural...

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