Similar to Catholic tradition, the LDS tradition since 1830 did not encourage cremation of the dead, unless the law requires it. It's somewhat reflected in the customs that the body of a deceased member who has been endowed should be dressed in temple clothing and deposited into priestly dedicated soil. The idea seems to be the day of resurrection will involve the reconstitution of your original bodily remains, clothing you were buried in, and come forth at the very location you were placed. Lik