The dedication of a love one’s final resting place – be it a burial plot, mausoleum, or, in the case of cremation an urn or scattering place – is performed by the authority of the Priesthood.
Reform Mormons believe that every human being has a divine connection to God and, when acting upon principles of righteousness, can access the powers of heaven, which are referred to as Priesthood. (See Appendix 1) Therefore, any Reform Mormon may perform this ordinance.
To dedicate a grave, one…
- Addresses Deity.
- States that one is acting by the authority of the Holy Priesthood.
- Dedicates and consecrates the burial plot or urn as the deceased’s resting place.
- Prays that the place will be hallowed and protected until the Resurrection.
- Offers thanks for the life of the deceased as the Holy Spirit directs.
- Asks that the family be blessed, offers words of comfort as the Holy Spirit directs, and closes with “Amen” as the Holy Spirit directs.