Can a Godparent give permission for temple ordinances to be completed

Kaja Madison Korenke

Hello,

I have a friend who is a recent convert to the church who had a godson pass away when he was a teenager a few years ago before she met with the missionaries. I am wondering if she can give permission for her godson's temple work to be completed. She is not a direct family member of the deceased.

If someone could answer this question it would be awesome.

Thank you,

Kaja

CJTobler

@Kaja Madison Korenke

We never like to relay bad news, but here is the policy: Please do not request temple ordinances for a nonrelative unless you have obtained advanced permission from a close living relative. A close relative is an undivorced spouse, adult child, parent, or sibling.

Below is a link to a Knowledge Article that will give you more information regarding this policy and steps you can take if you have permission from a close living relative.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/can-i-request-proxy-temple-ordinances-for-a-friend

We hope the information helps.