08/23/2026
What happens to a loved one’s Masonic belongings after they pass away?
If your family has inherited Masonic books, aprons, pins, medals, certificates, photographs, or other memorabilia, you don't have to figure out what to do with everything on your own.
If a family member wants to keep an item, we encourage you to do so. These pieces can be meaningful reminders of a loved one's life and Masonic service.
If no one in the family wishes to keep the items, they can be returned to Meridian Sun Lodge. We can help determine what should be preserved, returned, or otherwise handled appropriately.
Please pay special attention to books or materials marked “Property of Grand Lodge of Ohio.” These should be brought to Meridian Sun so they can be properly returned to the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Before throwing away Masonic materials, please contact the lodge. Something that may seem insignificant could be an important piece of Masonic or family history.
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If No Family Member Wishes to Keep the Items If no family members wish to keep a loved one’s Masonic belongings, they can be returned to Meridian Sun Lodge. The lodge can help determine what should be retained, returned to the Grand Lodge of Ohio, preserved as part of the lodge’s history, or oth...