The answer isn’t simple, because it’s not about the departed soul, but about the living who remain.
1. Because the body was part of a sacred story
Even though the soul is no longer there, the body resting in the grave was the home of a life.
It was the body that:
loved
worked
embraced
suffered
prayed
Visiting a grave isn’t about worshipping remains, but about honoring a complete story, a life that left its mark.
It’s acknowledging that this person existed, mattered, and continues to be part of our memory.
2. Because love needs a place to rest
Love doesn’t disappear when someone dies.
But the human heart needs symbols.
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