When you lose a spouse, it is one of the most devastating events to go through in life. The heart can be very heavy, lonely and broken. When the passing of a spouse occurs many people start asking questions such as, “Can I remarry after my husband or wife dies?” or “Would God be angry if I remarry?” I believe the bible allows remarriage if the one had passed away. God knows how weak, lonely and how it hurts to be human.
The Bible says in Romans 7:2, “For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth…” This means that the marriage bond lasts while both husband and wife are alive. If someone passes away then the other person is no longer bound by that. Also, 1 Corinthians 7:39 says, “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.” In this scripture, it is clearly stated that remarrying is okay, but under God's fear.
I can attest firsthand to the agony of grief and the feeling of being alone after the loss of someone dear. I recall the case of an old person's husband who passed away after many years of marriage. She was always sad and don't say much. I would see her sitting alone, outside her house, and thinking intensely, sometimes. Later, after a few years, she married a godly man, who also lost his wife. I could see her life return to peace again at first some people criticized her. She was more joyful, firmer, and more optimistic. That encounter with God taught me that God does not want people to be in unending sorrow and loneliness.
But remarriage should not be hasty. There must be a person who prays, is healed from emotional issues and knows God's direction before making such a decision. Marriage is still a sacred thing before God. Hebrews 13:4: Marriage is honourable in all. God is concerned about the heart of His children and their intentions.
I also saw that not all people are going to want to remarry, and that's fine, as well. There are others who will choose not to marry and be single for God's service. Others may feel they need to be accompanied again. Both decisions should be respected. The only thing important is to live according to God and have a clean conscience.
So, the Bible doesn't say no to remarriage after divorce. God is compassionate, kind and gracious. He has experienced the loss of a loved one and knows how to comfort, support and be a companion. After such a loss, the decision made by an individual should be made prayerfully, sincerely and in God's will.