Why does the Catholic Church prefer burials over cremation?

In a copy of *Order of Christian Funerals* that my deacon owns, it says this regarding burial and cremation: > *413* Although cremation is now permitted by the Church, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites. > > *414* The Church's teaching in regard to the human body as well as the Church's preference for burial of the body should be a regular part of catechesis on all levels and pastors should make particular efforts to preserve this important teaching. Unfortunately, it doesn't go into detail about why the Catholic Church prefers burial over cremation. What is the reasoning for this? What values that the Church affirms are better expressed through burial, but not cremation?