The following chart compares the different ways of sharing ordinances.
| Feature | Shared with the temple | Shared with someone else by email | Shared with a family group | Shared by giving physical cards to others |
| You can see the shared ordinances on your reservation list. | Yes | Yes, until the person accepts the reservation. | Yes | Yes |
| The reservations expire. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Who does the ordinances. | Temple patrons who do not bring their own family name cards. Relatives who see the ordinances in Family Tree and want to do them. People who use Ordinances Ready. | The person you sent the ordinances to. | Group members | The person you gave the card to. |
| Ordinances Ready helps other relatives find the name. | Yes | No | Yes: Group members only | No |
| Relatives can see and reserve the ordinances in Family Tree. | Yes | No | Yes: Group members only | No |
| You receive a notification when ordinances are completed. | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Your completed ordinances list contains the information. | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Names count toward your reservation limit. | No | Yes, until the person accepts the reservation. | Yes | Yes |
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