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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why We Bury the Dead

Jul 23, 2026 · 9 min · 9 segments

Why can't Catholics scatter ashes? Why does the Church ask us to bury the dead? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the Catholic understanding of honoring the dead, explains why scattering ashes isn't…

Why can't Catholics scatter ashes? Why does the Church ask us to bury the dead? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the Catholic understanding of honoring the dead, explains why scattering ashes isn't permitted, and reveals what these practices teach us about the dignity of the human person and the promise of eternal life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why can't Catholics scatter ashes? Why does the Church ask us to bury the dead? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the Catholic understanding of honoring the dead, explains why scattering ashes isn't…

Speakers: Mike SchmitzHost

Top entities: God×10 Lake Superior×7 Catholic Church×8 Denver×2 Ascension Presents×4

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Cold Open & Introduction0:00 – 0:09

Mike SchmitzHost

0:00

They came up to scatter his ashes in Lake Superior.

Mike SchmitzHost

0:03

And as they said this, my heart just dropped.

Mike SchmitzHost

0:07

Hi, my name is Father Mike Schmitz, and this is Ascension Presents.

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Cold Open & Introduction0:00 – 0:09

Mike SchmitzHost

0:00

They came up to scatter his ashes in Lake Superior.

Mike SchmitzHost

0:03

And as they said this, my heart just dropped.

Mike SchmitzHost

0:07

Hi, my name is Father Mike Schmitz, and this is Ascension Presents.