Working in the death industry, I have seen people terrified to look at a casket for a deceased loved one. And I have had the privilege of seeing people who have a testimony of the gospel grow over years of obedience to God's commandments, have a quiet assurance, and even happiness that they are going home to God.
There is no middle ground.
In many ways it's a fulfilments of the 10 virgins parable. Those who put forth the effort to receive a testimony are prepared and ready to meet the bridegroom (Christ).
Regina E. KohutekJuly 23, 2025
Having had 5 dear family members pass away this past year, I am grateful to know that we all get to leave this existence. How dreadful it would be, to not be able to return home. I am so grateful for that Great Plan of Happiness. I am so grateful to have a solid idea where my loved ones are at this time, on their eternal journey. How much do I look forward to embracing them all again. Our loved ones have not vanished; they are just around the corner, out of sight, waiting for us to join them.
Tamara Ellsworth FrancisJuly 23, 2025
Beautifully written and it is so great to know, per our earthly veil, that we surely have so much to look forward to after our mortal experience. I am feeling ever grateful for the Plan of Salvation, repentance, forgiveness, the chance to learn, to grow and become more. May we focus on all the precious things and of course our Redeemer as we continue on our path back to our eternal home.
Rodney RossJuly 22, 2025
I know the end of life may not be pleasant, but I look forward to taking that step to the great adventure that is in the next stage of life. I will see so many I have longed to see for so many years. It is all according to the plan.
Joyce MitchellJuly 22, 2025
I too care deeply about the subject of dying. The life of Hezekiah has been a lesson to me. He plead with the Lord for an extension on His life only to disobey God immediately after it was granted. So I have desired to resolve all issues that would cause me to scrape and scrounge to stay alive, so I will have the peace which surpasses all understanding when death when it comes.
That is one reason I run the free charity: UtahFunerals dot org. It's purpose is not only to invite people to acknowledge their own mortality, through expressing their funeral wishes and body disposition instructions in writing, but the site is also a tool for people in immediate need to price compare at a glance or to find out what they are, and are not, obligated to buy when their loved one passes.
Rochelle HaleJuly 21, 2025
My mother and 3 or 4 friends have passed within the last year or so. I did not mourn my mother's ending journey as her last weeks on earth were extremely difficult, and we needed a miracle or a peaceful transition. We actually received both. More shocking was the sudden passing of a friend who had just been to the doctor with no serious ailments. We mustn't become cavalier or complacent about this inevitable part of our life's journey. Nevertheless, God has given us prayer, faith, and medicinal marvels to be used prudently. It is often difficult to show compassion to those in mourning without using trite phrases. Nevertheless, I believe most of us mean well. We are all up against the clock. Some see this as terrible, while others are excited about what lies ahead.
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RobJuly 27, 2025
Working in the death industry, I have seen people terrified to look at a casket for a deceased loved one. And I have had the privilege of seeing people who have a testimony of the gospel grow over years of obedience to God's commandments, have a quiet assurance, and even happiness that they are going home to God. There is no middle ground. In many ways it's a fulfilments of the 10 virgins parable. Those who put forth the effort to receive a testimony are prepared and ready to meet the bridegroom (Christ).
Regina E. KohutekJuly 23, 2025
Having had 5 dear family members pass away this past year, I am grateful to know that we all get to leave this existence. How dreadful it would be, to not be able to return home. I am so grateful for that Great Plan of Happiness. I am so grateful to have a solid idea where my loved ones are at this time, on their eternal journey. How much do I look forward to embracing them all again. Our loved ones have not vanished; they are just around the corner, out of sight, waiting for us to join them.
Tamara Ellsworth FrancisJuly 23, 2025
Beautifully written and it is so great to know, per our earthly veil, that we surely have so much to look forward to after our mortal experience. I am feeling ever grateful for the Plan of Salvation, repentance, forgiveness, the chance to learn, to grow and become more. May we focus on all the precious things and of course our Redeemer as we continue on our path back to our eternal home.
Rodney RossJuly 22, 2025
I know the end of life may not be pleasant, but I look forward to taking that step to the great adventure that is in the next stage of life. I will see so many I have longed to see for so many years. It is all according to the plan.
Joyce MitchellJuly 22, 2025
I too care deeply about the subject of dying. The life of Hezekiah has been a lesson to me. He plead with the Lord for an extension on His life only to disobey God immediately after it was granted. So I have desired to resolve all issues that would cause me to scrape and scrounge to stay alive, so I will have the peace which surpasses all understanding when death when it comes. That is one reason I run the free charity: UtahFunerals dot org. It's purpose is not only to invite people to acknowledge their own mortality, through expressing their funeral wishes and body disposition instructions in writing, but the site is also a tool for people in immediate need to price compare at a glance or to find out what they are, and are not, obligated to buy when their loved one passes.
Rochelle HaleJuly 21, 2025
My mother and 3 or 4 friends have passed within the last year or so. I did not mourn my mother's ending journey as her last weeks on earth were extremely difficult, and we needed a miracle or a peaceful transition. We actually received both. More shocking was the sudden passing of a friend who had just been to the doctor with no serious ailments. We mustn't become cavalier or complacent about this inevitable part of our life's journey. Nevertheless, God has given us prayer, faith, and medicinal marvels to be used prudently. It is often difficult to show compassion to those in mourning without using trite phrases. Nevertheless, I believe most of us mean well. We are all up against the clock. Some see this as terrible, while others are excited about what lies ahead.
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