The minister says: Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them. INTRODUCTION · Greeting · Invitation to Prayer

God of the living and the dead, accept our prayers for those who have died in Christ and are buried with him in the hope of rising again. Since they were true ...

Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a place in the kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

It is a time to remember the life of the deceased and to commend him/her to God. In prayer we ask God to console us in our grief and give us strength to support ...

O God, whose blessed Son was laid in a sepulchre in the garden: Bless, we pray, this grave, and grant that he/she whose body is to be buried here may dwell ...

If you are organising a Funeral Mass there are several Prayers over the Gifts from which to choose and you can see the options by clicking on the link below. At ...

The Vigil of Prayer is a moment of stillness and reflection which helps the family and close friends of the deceased to find strength and hope in God's saving ...

All praise to you, Lord of all creation. Praise to you, holy and living God. We praise and bless you for your mercy, we praise and bless you for your kindness.

” The Catholic Funeral Rites for a deceased loved one are a time for family and friends to remember, and to grieve and pray for someone who is dear to us.