"The righteous spirit that departs from this earth is assigned its place in the paradise of God; it has its privileges and honors which are in point of excellency, far above and beyond human comprehension; and in this sphere of action, enjoying this partial reward for its righteous conduct on the earth, it continues its labors, and in this respect is very different from the state of the body from which it is released. For while the body sleeps and decays, the spirit receives a new birth; to it the portals of life are opened. It is born again in the presence of God." (President Joseph F. Smith, "Gospel Doctrine," p. 554.)
Nahom. That was the name given to this place. Special attention is called to the word. According to Bible commentators, it means, "consolation." Was that a proper name for a place of death and burial?
"Nahom," or "nachum" (from the Hebrew "nacham") means "consolation," but it also means "vengeance," on the supposition that there is some consolation in retribution. Isaiah uses the word in that sense. (Is. 1:24) In view of what occurred at this place, the name, "Consolation," is peculiarly appropriate.