The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that Elder Richard G. Scott’s funeral will take place at Temple Square on Monday, September 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. (MDT).
The funeral will be open to the public, ages 8 years of age and older. The tabernacle doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and guests should be seated no later than 10:30 a.m.
For those unable to attend in person, Scott’s funeral will be broadcasted live via the following internet, television and radio broadcasters:
- BYUtv
- MormonNewsroom.org
- LDS.org (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- KSL TV 5.2
- KBYUtv Eleven
- BYUtv International
- Mormon Channel
- Canal Mormón (Spanish)
- Church satellite system
- KSL Radio,
- BYU Classical 89 (radio)
- BYU Radio
The burial services for Scott will take place following the funeral at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Mormon Newsroom reports that there will be no public viewing, but that condolences can be posted on Elder Scott’s official Facebook page or emailed to [email protected].
It is also requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church’s General Missionary Fund at give.churchofjesuschrist.org/elderscott.
Scott, 86, died Tuesday from natural causes related to old age. He has served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 27 years and will be remembered for his beautiful artwork, scientific mind, humor, and, most importantly, for his faith in God and for centering his life on gospel truths.
Read more about Elder Scott’s life at LDS.org.
