[8] The site was originally owned by a Norwegian pioneer family that had a fruit orchard farm for generations, with their descendants selling the land to the church in 2004.

[17] On September 6, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the fire was being investigated as an arson, and offered a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

[7] In December 2023, Yahya Cholil Staquf, the leader of the world's largest Islamic organization,[22][23] visited the Orem Temple with his delegation.

[30] Christofferson stated the temple “marks a milestone in the progress of the kingdom of God on the Earth, and particularly in this vital part of His vineyard.”[31][32][33] He noted the history of the area, named for Walter C. Orem, president of the electric railroad that used to travel between Salt Lake City and Provo.

Located in Orem's Lake View area, the 71,998 sq ft (6,688.8 m2) temple is on nearly 16 acres (6.5 ha) of property near UVU.

[8] The land was originally used for fruit orchard farming, and the design features many motifs that reflect local history, such as elements of both cherry blossoms and trees as a repeating theme.

[37] Due to traffic demands, the city announced it will build a five lane road leading to the temple, along with greater access for pedestrians and cyclists.

[38]The stained glass windows for the Orem Temple were designed by Tom Holdman and his team, working with representatives from the church and FFKR Architects.

[39] The city of Orem has an extensive agricultural history, including orchards producing cherries, peaches, apples, pears and apricots.

[41] While on a tour during the public open house, a journalist suggested that the top floor, with the sealing and celestial rooms, "represented the fulness of the temple's blessings.

[47] The temple features marble wainscoting, wooden columns, and coffered ceilings that progressively grow more intricate, culminating in the celestial room.

[21] A mural titled “Come Unto Jesus” by Michael Malm hangs in the Orem Temple, which is a copy of a larger version that covers a wall in the church's Conference Center.

[41] Other original paintings showcase local Utah Lake, with ducks, geese, and pelicans bobbing on the water and flying in the sky.