Posted on 04/07/2010 5:51:51 AM PDT by Daisyjane69
I'm a Catholic gal in S. Utah.
My landlord's mom has lived in the unit behind me for 3 1/2 years and I have known her well. She was my gardening buddy. Her colon cancer has returned with a vengence and the family is now going into hospice.
I need some information from our LDS FReepers, here. Will they pay their respects at the Temple or at a place where I'm allowed to go? I don't really know the protocol and I want to do the right thing, the respectful and proper thing.
And advice and counsel will be appreciated. This is a sad request, as I really like this senior lady.
You and They can pay their respects ANYWHERE. God listens to us wherever one prays. Remember, God created the Earth and all its beauty. Man created other things. Go to a beautiful place that God created.
They will hold the memorial service at a local ward building, where everyone is welcome to attend.
Spend as much time with her as you can when she is alive.
Offer to stay with her so the family can run errands or just get some down time. Get to know her hospice workers and ask them for advice on how to help.
(Make sure to share any flowers etc from your garden.)
Can I send flowers and all that? I will attend, of course.
That’s a good idea. I can do that.
If there is a funeral, it will most likely be held at the local chapel and anyone can attend.
What a wonderful and gracious person you are!!!!
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They will hold their service at a Local Ward and you may pay your respects there or at the funeral.
Since she is going into hospice it will be a welcome sight to see flowers from your garden.
Always be of good cheer and whenever entering a room, smile and smile big, as if it has been weeks since your last visit.
When visiting with her present a spirit of hope and faith. Find ways to interact and let her speak. Acknowledge her words with a nod and always smile.
If she gets dumpy food, bring something she likes when you visit and smile.
When you leave her for the evening, hug with a smile. You might even suggest prayer and you can lead the prayer.
Make sure the prayer is one of hope, through an almighty and merciful God.
Positively act positive and have an air of hope, always.
The best therapy for anyone is a smile, backed by love and supported by hope and possibilities, through God.
Smile, smile, smile.
I will pray for your friend.
Real classy, ping the anti-mormon posse on an innocent thread where someone is asking a harmless question. You people are disgusting, but mainly you, for this one.
Are you always this nasty?
I thought Colofornian was Mormon. I thought he had (or knew) who had a LDS ping list. I had no idea he was anti-morom, as you claim.
But thanks for the verbal butt kicking anyway.
Have a wonderful day.
(Some people are just so anti who they perceive as "anti" they can't imagine real concern and real compassion and real family love being exchanged at funeral services like these...simply because you've stereotyped us)
Daisyjane, dimeadozen & Logophile are correct in their responses.
(And may I suggest you visit her at the hospice to pray with her -- and for her -- to your Lord on her behalf?)
Are you saying “stereotypes” are not based in FACT?
Some are; some aren't. And even when you can find true examples, it's people playing "god" who think their assigning of those stereotypes sweepingly across the board that's part of the problem.
If people oppose Obama's policies, it doesn't make them anti-black...though I'm sure many racists are anti-Obama. But for someone to try to presume that the reason someone inwardly opposes Obama's policies is his skin color has just bought into an MSM stereotype.
If people oppose Pelosi's policies, it doesn't make them anti-feminism...although I'm sure many traditionalists are anti-Pelosi. But for someone to try to presume that the reason someone inwardly opposes Pelosi's policies are her sex would buy into a NOW stereotypical soundbite.
If people oppose Mormon theology, it doesn't make them anti-Mormon...just because people on one side try to "air out" beliefs (which are in fact deceptive) and people on the opposing side of those beliefs likewise try to "air them out" for people to see what's off-base about them...doesn't mean that your stereotypes automatically apply to anybody you want to hurl them at.
No doubt flowers would be appreciated.
When in doubt, ask the family what they prefer. I am sure they will appreciate your interest and concern.
Sorry to hear the sad news.
I’ve never heard of a funeral being held at a temple. It will more than likely be held at the local chapel same as any other church funeral.
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