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Posted by: anon7 ( )
Date: June 06, 2011 02:46PM
Going to first Mormon funeral

This should be interesting because there will be far more non-mos at this memorial service than mormons. I wonder if the service will be toned down from the usual "plan of happiness" style funeral because of that.

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Posted by: bona dea ( )
Date: June 06, 2011 02:48PM
Re: Going to first Mormon funeral

It depends a lot on the family and the bishops. The Mormon funerals I have attended recently were mostly about the deceased.

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Posted by: christieja ( )
Date: June 06, 2011 03:36PM
Re: Going to first Mormon funeral

I recently went to my first Mormon funeral and it was not much different than most other funerals I have been to. The only part that was unique in my experience was the family and bishop did speak a lot of being grateful for the "eternal family" and the "strong testimony" of the deceased. Of course "Heavenly Father" was mentioned many times.

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Posted by: brett ( )
Date: June 06, 2011 04:26PM
Re: Going to first Mormon funeral

If anything, they will try to make it more of a "missionary opportunity" because of the non members.

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Posted by: SusieQ#1 ( )
Date: June 06, 2011 06:33PM
Re: Going to first Mormon funeral -- Let us know how it goes.

There can be a wide variety in how funerals are handled in the LDS Church depending on who is in charge.
Some folks are more laid back and relaxed and some are more strict and formal and follow policies tighter.
The general outline of music, prayers, speakers is usually about the same.

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