The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our 
Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through 
the blood of the eternal covenant: Make you perfect in 
every good work to do his will, working in you that which is 
well-pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be 
glory for ever and ever.  Amen.


The Consecration of a Grave

*If the grave is in a place that has not previously been set apart for 
Christian burial, the Priest may use the following prayer, either before 
the service of Committal or at some other time.*

O God, whose blessed Son was laid in a sepulcher in the 
garden: Bless, we pray, this grave, and grant that he whose 
body is (is to be) buried here may dwell with Christ in 
paradise, and may come to your heavenly kingdom; through 
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


Additional Prayers

Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who 
die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in 
joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good 
examples of all your servants, who, having finished their 
course in faith, now find rest and refreshment.  May we, with 
all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have 
perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting 
glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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O God, whose days are without end, and whose mercies 
cannot be numbered: Make us, we pray, deeply aware of the 
shortness and uncertainty of human life; and let your Holy 
Spirit lead us in holiness and righteousness all our days; that, 
when we shall have served you in our generation, we may be 
gathered to our ancestors, having the testimony of a good 
conscience, in the communion of the Catholic Church, in the 
confidence of a certain faith, in the comfort of a religious and 
holy hope, in favor with you, our God, and in perfect charity 
with the world.  All this we ask through Jesus Christ
our Lord.  Amen.

O God, the King of saints, we praise and glorify your holy 
Name for all your servants who have finished their course in 
your faith and fear: for the blessed Virgin Mary; for the holy 
patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs; and for all your 
other righteous servants, known to us and unknown; and we 
pray that, encouraged by their examples, aided by their 
prayers, and strengthened by their fellowship, we also may 
be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; through 
the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away thy sting of 
death:  Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where 
you have led the way, that we may at length fall asleep 
peacefully in you ad wake up in your likeness; for your 
tender mercies' sake.  Amen.

Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no 
longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon 
them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work 
in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord.  Amen.