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Unless I was a close Family Member I am not sure that I would be brave enough to say anything. This is probable a flaw in my own character.

But ultimately I do not believe the way one is buried is equivalent to other ordinances such as baptism, endowment, receiving the priesthood.If I was dressed wrong when I was dead it would not bother me in the least. With my personality I would probable be at my own funeral laughing, because I had messed up a few times when I was dressing in the Temple as it was(I was corrected a few times when I first started). The irony would be something that would put a smile on my face.

Rather off topic, but... Please forgive me if I am wrong in this topic. I am still young and have not had to dress anyone for a funeral. I am not saying that burial is not a sacred event, but I tend to push the sad feelings that I feel at funerals away and I like to focus on the happy times that I have had. I have had a hard time with the admonition to Mourn with those that mourn. I hope that I can work on this Character flaw.

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dbackers:

I do not know why you call it a flaw in your character, I think is the natural feeling that most of us would feel in a situation like that.

I still not sure what I would do . I think it all depends on how close I am to the family in question and particularly to the deceased.

Rather off topic, but... dbackers, nobody is wrong or right on this thread. It is just a matter of opinion. No need to say say "forgive me".

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That worse thing that could happen is that when the Person arose in the resurrection, they have to adjust themselves a little.

I say let the Bishop or Presiding authority know, and if they deem circumstances permit, make as best an adjustment as you can without being disruptive and offensive.

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Perhaps that's true, but I would still make an effort to notify the family or those presiding over the funeral. For all the care and concern to have every little detail correct at all times when in the temple, we should have all due diligence for a person's proper dressing at burial.

Rather off topic, but... QUOTE (bobnbrittw) FarSeer mentions above that the funeral directors offered to cut the temple robes. Not just the robes, they do it with *most* people's clothing - suits, dresses, whatever. It saves them time and hassle. Just think of all the folks coming forth in the resurrection half-clothed... On the one hand, it seems funny; but on the other hand - how embarrassing! And how shabbily have our dead been treated. QUOTE (bobnbrittw) Is it acceptable to ask a funeral director to attend to these sacred clothes, or to ask the funeral director to dress the person in these garments? It seems to me like this is a duty that the family should perform, and in my opinion and experience it has offered me some closure and helps me to remember where they are. I would suppose that if the funeral director is LDS and ENDOWED it would be allowable. However, I agree that this is a family function that should not be entrusted to strangers. Personally, I couldn't stand to have my sister cared for by anyone else. American Society has become so distanced from death, we (as a culture) have forgotten how to take care of our family members when they die. There weren't always "undertakers" available to perform this function.

Not just the robes, they do it with *most* people's clothing - suits, dresses, whatever. It saves them time and hassle. Just think of all the folks coming forth in the resurrection half-clothed... On the one hand, it seems funny; but on the other hand - how embarrassing! And how shabbily have our dead been treated.

I would suppose that if the funeral director is LDS and ENDOWED it would be allowable. However, I agree that this is a family function that should not be entrusted to strangers. Personally, I couldn't stand to have my sister cared for by anyone else.

American Society has become so distanced from death, we (as a culture) have forgotten how to take care of our family members when they die. There weren't always "undertakers" available to perform this function.

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Name: JDS

Comments: Can someone explain WHY people are buried in their temple clothing? What about people who are lost at sea, missing at war, cremated, etc.? I was told that neither Joseph Smith or Brigham Young were buried in their temple clothing. Why is it necessary, or is it just a recommendation?

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JDS, it is not some sort of obligation but just a recommendation. I am not sure when this "tradition" started. I am not sure either of the WHY. Maybe someone can give some insights on that. Personally, I find it a little odd the fact we take the whole temple clothing as something so sacred but then our dead ones are dressed with them in funerals full of non-LDS members.

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In the UK we normally have a closed casket service so items of clothing would not be seen. You could of course view the deceased before the service at the funeral home. It is the "duty/privelege" of an endowed family member to dress the body. Normally either the RS Pres or HP Group leader would assist depending on the deceased's gender. The info can be found in the GHI.

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Name: Jake

Comments: Pretty sure that all the dressing / laundering of temples clothing should be done by endowed members. Regardless of if it is a funeral or not.