Plenary Indulgence

How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence for the Holy Souls 

From November 1st - 8th: visit a cemetery and pray for the poor souls. On November 2nd: visit a cemetery or a church or an oratory. Recite one Our Father and one Creed. 
A partial indulgence can be obtained any time by visiting a cemetery and praying for the poor souls. The following prayer is especially recommended: 
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescant in pace. Amen. 
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen 

Six General Rules for Obtaining a Plenary Indulgence: 

1. Perform the indulgenced act
2. Be in the state of grace
3. Complete detachment from sin, even venial sin
4. Confession (once within 20 days before or after)
5. Communion (one time for each plenary indulgence)
6. Prayers for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff
   • Exaltation of the Church
   • Uprooting of heresies
   • Peace among Christian nations
   • Propagation of the Faith
   • Conversion of Sinners