Overview

• The funeral was held Oct. 7 at the Church’s Conference Center in Salt Lake City and drew thousands of mourners.
• NAACP leaders Rev. Amos C. Brown, Rev. Theresa A. Dear, and Rev. Lawrence E. Carter Sr. attended, praising Nelson’s bridge-building and follow‑through on joint initiatives.
• Hundreds lined nearby streets during the procession, with attendees describing the service and gathering as spiritual and unifying.
• Speakers and mourners emphasized his influence on youth and families and his expansive temple program, including at least 10 announced for the Philippines.
• Under established practice the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles leads temporarily, and coverage notes conventional wisdom that senior apostle Dallin H. Oaks is the likely successor.