For Those Who Mourn
Almighty God, your Son, Jesus Christ, entered the place of burial to restore life to Lazarus and to give comfort and words of hope to Martha and Mary. Give courage and faith to all who mourn, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness in past years, and in the sure expectation of a joyful reunion with those we love; this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Those Who Die Suddenly
Lord, as we mourn the sudden deaths of so many, comfort us with the great power of your love and strengthen us in our faith that they are with you forever. Amen.
For the Dead
Almighty God, whose love extends to realms we cannot reach: we commend to your care those who have departed from us but not from you. Grant to them the unending joys of your glorious Kingdom of light and peace, in the blessed company of all your faithful in every time and place. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
