A couple weeks ago I headed up to Salt Lake City to shoot a funeral for Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. In other words, he was high up in the LDS church and his passing was a big deal among the largely LDS community in the state. 

I've never been LDS, but I've always appreciated learning about the culture here. It's a good experience to learn about something very different from yourself, and an especially good experience to be the minority, in this case in regards to religious beliefs. It's definitely taught me to think about what I'm saying, how I hold myself and given me a little more respect overall. 

Heading up to the tabernacle or the temple in SLC is a healthy dose of true Utah Mormonism, and it's fun to shoot and experience.

Thanks for taking a peek. 

Ralph Knudsen directs people into Temple Square before the funeral.

People wait for the gates to Temple Square to open before the funeral services.

Elder Scott's casket is brought in along with family and friends.

President Thomas S. Monson speaks in front of an enormous organ at the Tabernacle.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Salt Lake Temple.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir breaks before the beginning of the services. 

Missionaries on tablets before the start of the funeral services.

President Thomas S. Monson. 

Chairs for the dignitaries.

The Tabernacle at Temple Square

One of Elder Scott's grandsons.

Procession onlookers. 

Thanks as always,

Grant