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How do I get permission to do work for someone excommunicated prior to death?

RVTwitch
RVTwitch ✭
November 8, 2021 in Temple

Mother passed away more than a year ago and was excommunicated (at her request) years before her death. My understanding is we need First Presidency approval, but how do we go about getting her work re-done?

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    November 8, 2021

    @RVTwitch

    FYI

    I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

    [ And, I happend to be a Member of the Church ... ]

    Just in passing ...

    No need to answer this next question; but, just for your consideration (and, context) ...

    Question:

    Was the circumstance/situation; as, you indicate; or, just a "Request", to "Remove", her "Name" (and, "Details") from the "Records" of the Church (as, may be the case) - there would be a difference?

    Here are some "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':

    When should I obtain permission before performing ordinances for the deceased?

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/when-should-i-obtain-permission-before-performing-ordinances-for-the-deceased

    Where it states, among other things:

    Quote

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    [ Paraphrasing ... ]

    Performing an ordinance for someone who had his or her Church membership withdrawn during his or her lifetime.

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    For more information, please consult the Church’s General Handbook, Sections 28; and, 38.4.

    You could [ ie, Really SHOULD ] also talk with your Bishop [ / Branch President ]

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    In other words ...

    Speak to your "Local" Priesthood Leader (ie. Bishop/Branch President), in the FIRST instance; as, they can lead and guide you through the process.

    Such, would be a "Process", that NEEDS to be followed correctly; and, your "Local" Priesthood Leader (ie. Bishop/Branch President), is in the BEST position, to lead and guide you, in the FIRST instance, of that "Process".

    Just my thoughts.

    I hope this helps, somewhat.

    Brett

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