SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans for tributes and services for the late President Russell M. Nelson, who died Saturday at the age of 101.
Below is a schedule of events for Nelson:
OCTOBER 1: “A Tribute to Russell M. Nelson” broadcast: Several Church leaders and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will honor the life of President Russell M. Nelson.
- This event is closed to the public, but available via broadcast at 10 a.m. at ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, and BYUtv.
OCTOBER 6: Public Viewing: The viewing will be open to the public and all ages on Monday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.
OCTOBER 7: Public Funeral Services. The funeral will be held in the Conference Center on Temple Square on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12 p.m.
- The funeral will be open to the public, ages 8 and older. Tickets will be required to attend the service, and will become available online on Thursday at 10 a.m. Services will be broadcast globally on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, and BYUtv.
Following the funeral service, a private burial for Nelson will take place.
Utah's Governor Spencer Cox also ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities to honor Nelson. The flags will be lowered at sunrise on Tuesday, October 7. They will remain at half-staff until sunset.
