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Having family members dress the deceased for burial is a tradition within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church). It isn't a requirement. If the family is unable or does not wish to dress the deceased, it is often done by someone from the congregation or by the funeral home/mortuary.
The Church Handbook of Instruction says that male leaders in the congregation may be asked to dress deceased males and female leaders in the congregation may be asked to dress deceased females. (see sections 18.6.2; 7.10.2; and 9.10.3)
These guidelines of having family or congregation leaders dress the dead really only apply when the deceased has been endowed in the temple, as it is expected that they will be buried wearing the ceremonial temple clothing, or that it will be folded and placed in the casket. If a deceased Mormon was not endowed in the temple, they will not be buried with the ceremonial clothing and can be dressed by anyone - usually the mortuary.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoMembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) traditionally bury both men and women in white. The deceased person's temple clothing is used, if it is available.
This is mostly a matter of tradition. However, white is worn a symbol of purity and it is meant as an outward sign of their commitment to follow Jesus Christ. For those who were endowed in the Temple, they should be buried with their temple clothing, either wearing it or folded in the casket with them. This is due to the covenants and teachings regarding resurrection which took place during their endowment ceremony and also as a symbol of their commitment and faith.
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Are Mormons buried on top of each other?
This is not a religious practice of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church). Mormons typically follow the burial customs of their nationality or culture. You wouldn't expect to see group graves among Mormons unless it was a mass burial or in nations where it is required due to the lack of space for burial plots. Most, if not all, Mormons are buried individually and not on top of each other.
What role did family play in Mormons?
Everything. If no family's went, Mormons wouldn't be the same today!
Do Mormons cremate their deceased or bury?
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they will have a really splendid burial with her love romeo
What are Mormons remembered for?
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Do Mormons own Western Family foods?
No.
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After burial
What would you call the people who dress the dead?
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What is the Mormon doctrine of burying their dead?
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How do Mormons bury their dead?
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How Mormons live in massachuetts?
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What are the Mormons morals?
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