Consecrating A Grave...need Help Asap!

Brother Dorsey · #1 (**permalink**) 08-26-2006, 11:15 AM

Hi, I have a question about a Priesthood ordinance I have heard about but have never witnessed nor can I find anything at LDS.org regarding it. It's the consecrating of a grave. My father passed away yesterday and I will be traveling for the funeral in another state in a few days and I wish to consecrate his grave site. I am a Temple reccommend holding member (newly endowed and sealed). If anyone has the correct wording etc. for this ordinance please reply.
Thank you.

#2 (**permalink**) 08-26-2006, 11:23 AM

Talk with your Bishop, he should be able to help you with this.

Palerider · #3 (**permalink**) 08-26-2006, 11:52 AM

it goes like this....Our Father in Heaven....surrounding this open grave we dedicate and consecrate this spot of earth as the final resting place for the body of__________________ and then you might ask that this spot of earth may be a hollowed place to which the kindred may come and then ask a blessing as the spirit dictates.

shanstress70 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-28-2006, 06:22 AM

So sorry your father passed away. I wish you and your family peace as you deal with this loss.

begood2 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-28-2006, 11:27 AM

Brother Dorsey,

I want to welcome you to LDS Talk forum. I hope that you enjoy it here.

I also want to offer my condolences on the loss of you father.