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Mormons believe that families can be eternal when “sealed” in ceremonies that take place in temples.

Because these ceremonies can also be performed in behalf of those who have died, Mormons research names and relationships through genealogical research. The dead have the choice to accept or reject the services performed for them. Mormons are allowed to submit only names of their own ancestors for these sealing ceremonies.

As Mormons perform genealogical research they help fulfill the last prophecy in the Old Testament, which reads: “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers.” Knowing about one’s ancestors and family turns our hearts to the generations that came before and those who will come after.

Mormons Have the Largest Collection of Family Records in the World

Since 1894, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has collected its extensive collection of genealogical records. With the contributions of governments, churches, and libraries, The Church has created the largest collection of family history records in the world. The Church has information on more than 3 billion deceased people, and has made it available to the public through FamilySearch.org, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Church.