Q&A about Death, Heaven, and the Afterlife

Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection?

Jun 7, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, Will we be able to see and speak with our Heavenly Father and Jesus in the Spirit World, or must we wait until after the Resurrection? Is it incorrect to say to someone if their loved one dies, “he/she is with the Lord now”? Suzanne Answer ...

On other worlds, what did those eligible for celestial glory do as they waited for the Savior’s resurrection?

May 25, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Gramps, No one could be resurrected or glorified from all the other creations until the Savior was resurrected and glorified. During that long wait, what did glorified bodies do that were eligible for celestial glory? No one can go to a celestial home until...

What can I do to stop my doubts and fears regarding death?

Apr 18, 2018 | Death

Question Gramps, Lately I’ve had an overwhelming fear of death, and a fear that there isn’t really a life after death. I do believe in the Church, and I feel horrible about having these doubts, but I can’t stop worrying about it. I’m...

Could you explain the concept of becoming kings and queens in eternity?

Mar 8, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, Please explain the concept of becoming kings and queens. I think of kings and queens as being powerful rulers, yet when Christ was tempted by Satan to become all powerful he resisted that temptation. Beth Answer Dear Beth, It wasn’t the...

Will members of different religious organizations inherit the celestial kingdom?

Mar 1, 2018 | Afterlife, Mormon Doctrine

Question Dear Gramps, A brother in our ward, when the subject matter allows, will quote a ’supposed’ statement by Joseph Smith, that when the saints get to the Celestial kingdom they will be surprised to find Catholics, Muslims, etc. there as well. I have never been...

I play a musical instrument, and it brings me much joy. Will I be able to play a musical instrument after I die?

Feb 26, 2018 | Afterlife, Music

Question Dear Gramps, I play a musical instrument, and it brings me much joy. I am wondering if I will be able to play it after I die. If I don’t have a body until I am resurrected, how can I play my instrument? Are there symphonies in heaven? It couldn’t be heaven...

If you die while excommunicated from the Mormon Church, do you go to spirit prison?

Feb 19, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, If you die while you’re excommunicated, do you go to spirit prison? Can you be re-baptized in the temple and have your ordinances re-done for you? J. Answer Dear J. All persons who are not members of the Church and Kingdom of God, when they...

I feel much anger towards our Heavenly Father for taking my loved one in death…what do I do?

Feb 3, 2018 | Death

Question Dear Gramps, I had a very close family member die. It was very hard and is still very hard to handle. This person gave me advice and unconditional love. I know that this person was a very good person, but I just don’t understand why Heavenly Father has to...

What does it mean to be a savior on Mt. Zion?

Jan 20, 2018 | Afterlife, Ordinances

Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their ancestors who have...

Do we lose our memory of earth life when we die?

Jan 8, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, Our Sunday school teacher once taught that when we pass on to the spirit world that we lose our memory of our experiences in this world and regain our memory of the pre-existence, and that it would be in the resurrection when we’ll remember...

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