Someone on the mormon side of the family died and although we are all on good terms it seems the rest of us were not invited to the funeral.
2007-09-04 08:12:40 · 15 answers · asked by ninebadthings 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hmmm...yeah never heard of not inviting non-mormons to a funeral...I've never really heard of anyone "inviting" anyone to a funeral. Usually if you are family, you go I would think.
Usually at an LDS funeral, before the actual service part where they speak, when they close the casket for the last time, the family members have a "family prayer" where someone gives a special prayer...not a word for word prayer of any sort, just a prayer for the whole family...maybe that's what you weren't involved in.
2007-09-04 09:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
While a memorial funeral service focuses on the departed member, much of the congregation in attendance are of other faiths; just as a family might be that are of mixed religions.
At such a memorial, the talks are of the Resurrection, Jesus Christ, the Atonement, the Plan of Salvation, and other similar topics. Usually, there is time allotted for personal testimonials given on behalf of the deceased.
The situation that you've described is not the norm.
As a side note for the answer given above, temple marriages are not open to non-members or to those members not having a temple recommend. Receptions afterward, outside the temple, will have all persons involved and those non-members wishing to attend. No one enters the holy temples unless they are worthy holders of temple recommends.
2007-09-04 08:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You should have been invited. We allow anyone to attend any meeting we have. Funerals are no exception. I have been to many LDS funerals, and there were always people there that were of other faiths. I don't know why they would do that to you, and I don't think it's right if that is really the case. I would have gone the funeral anyway. I don't think anyone would have had a problem with you showing up.
2007-09-04 08:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by odd duck 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some funerals are family only, but not because of being Mormon. There may be a limited viewing which will be restricted to members.
2007-09-04 08:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Isolde 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no LDS doctrine about members-only funeral services. I've been to a few Mormon funerals and often there are people of other faiths there. I've even seen people of other faiths have the funeral service in LDS buildings.
It sounds like it is a family issue. I offer my condolences.
2007-09-04 08:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I just did, and it's a Sunday here. So after the Sacrament Meeting and Sunday lessons, we all gathered and watched the late President Gordon B. Hinckley's funeral. When the Tabernacle Choir was singing the last hymn, and then a slideshow of Pres. Hinckley's life was shown, almost everyone in the chapel were sniffing. President Hickley's the MAN!
2016-05-21 03:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
?... That's pretty harsh- maybe the non-Mormon side of the family can have a wake-like event and invite the Mormon side.
What I'm saying is that this sounds kinda odd, that only part of the family was invited. I'm sure there's hurt feelings....
At the same time, don't let another's thoughtlessness cause a permanent rift in the family.
2007-09-04 08:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist who has attended 2 Mormon funerals. I was welcomed.
2007-09-04 08:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
no. although usually if the deceased or their immediate family was lds the services will reference beliefs, etc. I've been to lots of lds funerals that have mourners from all religious sects, as well as those with out any denomination or theistic belief system.
sorry for your loss.
2007-09-04 08:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by phrog 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anything like this. I've been to a couple of funeral services for LDS people and there were LDS and non-LDS there alike. Not sure what your family is doing.
2007-09-04 08:29:52 · answer #10 · answered by socmum16 ♪ 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋