Glossary · Utah & Latter-day Saint Customs
Family Prayer
A family prayer is a private prayer for the family after the viewing and before the funeral, often offered as the casket is closed.
How it works
Only family members usually attend. The family chooses who offers it. It’s a quiet moment before the family walks into the funeral.
Sources
- General Handbook 29.5, Funerals and Other Services for the Deceased.
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