Why Study the act of Cremation with Kevin McGinnell

Dealing with the body of someone who has died – generically referred to as ‘disposal’ – is a crucial intersection of social custom, religious practices, human ritual, theology, and pastoral practice. IN this video this significant meeting point of so many aspects of human behaviour is explored by Prof. Frances Knight in discussion with Monsigor Kevin McGinnell with reference to cremation and current Catholic practices in Britain.