Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and others attend the funeral of the late President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Salt Lake Tabernacle at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and others attend the funeral of the late President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held at the Salt Lake Tabernacle at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
Caitlin Keith
Tad Walch
Amy Ortiz
By Caitlin Keith, Tad Walch, Amy Ortiz

Funeral services for President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles were held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m.

President Holland died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at 3:15 a.m. of complications associated with kidney disease. He was 85.

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President Dallin H. Oaks presided at the services, with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who is a former mission companion of President Holland, conducting. The program included remarks by members of the Holland family.

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stand as the casket of President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is brought in at his funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stand as the casket of President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is brought in at his funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
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The casket of President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is brought in for his funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deser
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles walk past the casket of President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at his funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles walk past the casket of President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at his funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
President Dallin H. Oaks attends the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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President Dallin H. Oaks attends the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducts the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducts the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
David F. Holland speaks during the funeral for his father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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David F. Holland speaks during the funeral for his father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
Attendees look on during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Attendees look on during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
Flowers are displayed during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Flowers are displayed during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
Mary Alice H. McCann speaks during the funeral for her father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Mary Alice H. McCann speaks during the funeral for her father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
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The Tabernacle Choir sing during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Desere
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles attend the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles attend the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
Elder Matthew S. Holland speaks during the funeral for his father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Elder Matthew S. Holland speaks during the funeral for his father, President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
President Dallin H. Oaks speaks during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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President Dallin H. Oaks speaks during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
Flowers are displayed during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Flowers are displayed during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News
Attendees stand in honor during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Attendees stand in honor during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
Family members hug during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Family members hug during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, leaves the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, leaves the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
President Dallin H. Oaks leaves the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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President Dallin H. Oaks leaves the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
The casket is rolled out of the Salt Lake Tabernacle following the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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The casket is rolled out of the Salt Lake Tabernacle following the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
The casket is placed in the hearse during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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The casket is placed in the hearse during the funeral for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Jeffrey D. Allred for the Deseret News
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