If a young mormon boy; around 15, passes away, what kind of funeral service would they have and would his friends who are non- mormon be able to attend?
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Our funerals about like those of many other groups. We try to celebrate the life of the individual who has passed on. There is one difference though. Because of our belief in the eternal nature of the family, our funeral also often contain references to the belief that the individual is welcomed into the spirit world by ancestors and other family members that may have passed on before them and by assurances that the deceased will be waiting to welcome other members of his family as they eventually pass on too. There is sorrow at such times in the separation from the loved one, but this sorrow is tempered by the hope of reunion in the next life. As for who may attend, anyone who wishes to may do so. All of the deceased's relatives, friends, and colleagues are welcome to join with the sorrowing family and partake of the hope that is offered. It does not matter to what religion the mourner belongs. All that matters is that they wish to attend.
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My 15 year old friend died last month. The funeral service held would be the same as any other church member (held in the local church building with talks of encouragement and highlights of his life). Any non-mormon can attend the funeral as long as they don't make a disturbance and is respectful to the deceased.
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