Does our prayer for them mean a thing?

Though they will be judged on their deeds when they were alive, it is our nature to pray for their souls.

I think it's important for our loved ones to be remembered. I always bring two smokes when I visit my dad's grave site.

I think we will never know if it has any use lest we get there . If you believe the bible it says otherwise but not everyone believes or reads it. Think there is no harm if that is our practice and tradition, it's also a good time for family reunions and bonding.

Yes prayer matters.

In my faith, prayer does nothing once people have left this earth. Their soul is where it, is based on how they lived their lives on this earth; and whether they accepted Jesus as their Savior. We miss them, so we go visit their graves; like I do with my moms. There is nothing wrong with celebrating their lives, and sharing the memories. But I personally don't pray for people who have passed away. It does not change anything on their end. I do know Catholics believe in purgatory, so they will pray for the souls to get out, as quick as possible. But in my Bible, purgatory does not exist. I am not trying to offend anyone. I am just sharing what I believe.

There are 3 types of community in religious belief in Roman Catholic. Triumphant church, suffering church and pilgrim church. We as the pilgrim church need to pray for the suffering church.

Depends on your faith. Maybe if you're a Catholic then it is important that this time and day of the year we remember those that has passed away and pray for them fervently. For other faith they may have a different belief system and we should just respect their faith.

"What you sow, so shall you reap" is what I have alwys believed and therefore praying for one's soul is just a belief.

Of course, prayers mean a lot. Beside their souls are with us and always watching over us. They'll be with you at the cemetery and happy that you still remember and care.

I made a backyard sanctuary kind of. I go there to sit and think about my parents and others who have passed away from this world. I usually try to keep it clean by sweeping the leaves away but I think about them off and on, even though I seldom visit the cemetery where they are buried. It's just me. I do not like going to cemeteries. It makes me very sad to go there. I usually only pray to God that I will one day get to be with them in Heaven when my time here on earth ends.

I think it has meaning. And I believe that during this occasions they are given time to visit their grave as well. Just like the movie Coco.

We'll never know.

Yes, prayers are very important.

Yes it's means a lot when we prayer for their peaceful soul. It's a kind of love and respect showing to them. As they means a lot to us so it is quite natural to pray for them.

Here we just pray for them in church but I did not manage to go this year