Mormons/the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints

Question 1

The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints classification

Answer 1

• restoration, non-liturgical
• Founder: Joseph Smith
• Text: the book of Mormon, Bible
• Officiant: Bishop (of the ward)

Question 2

Clergy notification
Removal restrictions

Answer 2

• Not required
• no restrictions

Question 3

Preparation of remains
Dressing and Casketing
Mormons

Answer 3

• no restrictions
• Embalming, burial, cremation is permitted
• endowed: buried in temple garments in clothing (sacred)
• non endowed: family picks clothing

Question 4

LDS funeral service

Answer 4

• Can have a viewing
• no religious paraphernalia
• Flowers permitted
• funeral held at LDS chapel or funeral home
• Processional: follows family prayer
• Eulogy by family or bishop
• no recessional
• Committal service: dedication of the grave and blessing