What is Eternal Reminder?
Eternal Reminder is a free service that sends you an email reminder when your ancestor turns 110 years old.
According to the temple policy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temple work for ancestors can only be requested after that ancestor turns 110 years old. Eternal Reminder helps you remember that important date so you can be ready to request temple work as soon as it is allowed.
How it works
- Visit eternalreminder.org and sign in with your FamilySearch account.
- Enter your ancestor’s FamilySearch ID to create a reminder.
- Eternal Reminder keeps track of the ancestor’s birth date.
- On the ancestor’s 110th birthday, you will automatically receive an email reminder.
That’s all you need to do. Set it once, and the system will take care of the rest.
Why 110 Years?
The 110-year rule comes from the Church’s official temple policy. It ensures that enough time has passed before temple ordinances are requested for someone who may not have close living relatives. Eternal Reminder simply helps you remember that milestone automatically.
About the service
Eternal Reminder is a free, volunteer-run project created to support family history and temple work. It is not affiliated with FamilySearch or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but it was created by people who care deeply about helping others remember their ancestors.
A Chrome extension is also available, allowing you to add reminders directly while viewing ancestors on FamilySearch. The project is supported by donations from users and maintained by volunteers.
You can learn more or donate to help support the service at eternalreminder.org/donate.php.