[Dan]

Regarding shedding of garments in this life, it depends on how you view the symbolism. In one real sense the garment is a veil between God and man and would, therefore, seem to be a hinderance for full union. On the other hand, the veil ultimately symbolizes Jesus Christ, and there is not other way to full union with the father but through him (or through the veil). So ultimately if you shed the garment, it may be symbolically akin to casting aside the saviour. Interestingly, for those who receive their second temple annointings, the garment is a bit different, representative of deeper matters.