"Baptisms for the dead" is a practice primarily associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It involves living individuals being baptized on behalf of deceased persons who did not have the opportunity to receive this ordinance during their lifetime. The belief is that this act can provide the deceased with the chance to accept the gospel in the afterlife. This practice is based on interpretations of biblical scripture, particularly 1 Corinthians 15:29, which mentions baptisms for the dead. The LDS Church performs these baptisms in dedicated facilities called temples, where members participate in proxy baptisms, symbolizing their faith in the eternal nature of families and the importance of salvation.