Merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who is the 
Resurrection and the Life: Raise us, we humbly pray, from 
the death of sin to the life of righteousness; that when we 
depart this life we may rest in him, and at the resurrection 
receive that blessing which your well-beloved Son shall then 
pronounce: "Come, you blessed of my Father, receive the 
kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world."  
Grant this, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our 
Mediator and Redeemer.  Amen.

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and 
courage, 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, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with 
those they love.  And this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ 
our Savior.  Amen.

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal 
graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all 
their care on you, they may know the consolation of your 
love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.