My elderly parents are non muslim. (Catholics) When they die, we do not know if we will be able to afford an in-ground burial. In catholicism, cremation is allowed as of 1963. What is the ruling for me (obviously a muslim) being the executor of their will and having to fulfill the responsibility of making their arrangements after their death? Ive listened to numerous lectures by Sheikh Dr Farrokh Sekaleshfar and he stated cremation is not good for the soul as the soul is still in association with the body for a while after death and that it would be horrific for the soul to see/experience their own cremation. I certainly dont want my parents souls to suffer I know cremation is prohibited to Muslims but I dont know what is permissible to do for non muslims whos religion permits it.