How long should one wait to remarry after the death of a spouse?

Although three years is the ideal waiting time with regards to widow/widower remarrying etiquette, every individual is different and should remarry if and when they decide to do so.

What does God say about remarriage?

God clearly permits remarriage after the death of a spouse and actually encourages remarriage for younger widows (Romans 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 7:8-9,27-28,39-40; 5:11-16). The only qualification for the remarriage of a widow is that the new spouse must be a Christian (1 Corinthians 7:39, 2 Corinthians 6:14).

Does the Bible say you Cannot remarry?

No. Although we may want to personally exercise “grace” and say remarriage after divorce is not a sin, the Bible clearly calls remarriage after divorce a sin because marriage only ends in death, not in divorce. We cannot condone what God clearly calls sin (Romans 1:32, Isaiah 5:20).

What does a widow have to do to remarry?

Remarriage After the Death of a Spouse If you’re a widow or widower, you’ll need to present your former spouse’s death certificate to prove they’re no longer living.

What does the Bible say about remarriage after the death of your spouse?

Romans 7:2-3 tells us, “For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. So then, if she marries another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress.

What does the Bible say about marriage after death?

Bible verses related to Marriage After Death from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance. 1 Corinthians 7:39 – The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. Matthew 22:29-30 – Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err,…

When should a widow remarry?

Some authorities say that it should be at least a year after the death of your mate before you make any major decision. This certainly includes marriage. If the death of your mate was sudden, the resolution of your grief may be particularly difficult. You may find it best to wait several years before even considering the idea of remarriage.

What percentage of widows remarry?

Some interesting statistics from Widow Source 19\% of all widows remarry or become involved in a new romance 25 months following the death of their spouse. Approximately half of widows under 55 remarry while only 5\% over 55 remarry.