2Often you weep over our sins and our pride,. One of these prayers may be used to provide a link with the Affirmation of Faith or the Thanksgiving. who died, rose again, and lives for evermore. The Christian funeral is a service of worship and should involve all those present. and at the end, I am still in your presence. 6O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict your children. 7Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Allthe Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. especially doctors, nurses and technicians. What is the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? Here we guide you through the choices you can make for the service and offer some ideas too. With what kind of body do they come? Fool! 13The hidden purpose of the Lord is for those who fear him, 14My eyes are ever looking to the Lord,. banish all darkness from our hearts and minds. Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. This form may be used. not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 1The coffin may be received at the door by the minister. and the words to say to one another and to you. so may our heavenly Father grant you the inward anointing of the Holy Spirit. The trumpet shall sound and the dead will rise immortal, The perishable must be clothed with the imperishable. and we join with all your faithful people. deliver us from the bitter pain of eternal death. has reconciled the world to himself through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. Sentences of Scripture may be used (here). In the Liturgy of the Word, there should be a Gospel reading, preceded by either one or two other readings from the Bible. The peace of the risen Lord be always with you. When the Gospel is announced the reader says. in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ: The minister may introduce the confession with these or other suitable words. and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. [Give courage to this family in their loss and sorrow. and, in the life to come, still to be with you; Canticle: A Song of Gods Children (here). where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain. PDF Rite for the Burial of Ashes - Liturgy Office Assure them that with you nothing is wasted or incomplete. whose wisdom is beyond our understanding. In addition to this, the use of some of the Resources for the Funeral of a Child in a memorial service after the disposal of the body might especially help those families who have agreed too rapidly to the disposal of the body and afterwards wish for some way of marking the end of their childs life. is copyright The Archbishops' Council 2000, 2005 and published by Church House Publishing. 3Make me to know your ways, O Lord,, 4Lead me in your truth and teach me,, 5Remember, Lord, your compassion and love,. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. If it is possible, the dying person may receive communion. and lead us till we come to the eternal rest you have prepared for your people, 19Father in heaven, we praise your name. But someone will ask, How are the dead raised? 5These sufferings that we now endure. As a father is tender towards his children. The following may be suitable for particular occasions. He must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. Funeral Process of the Church of England: What to Expect by your anguish and labour we come forth in joy. 19The childs body is committed to its resting place with authorized words. You are worthy, O Lamb, for you were slain. The coffin may be received by the minister (see Note 7 here). and made them white in the blood of the Lamb; 6Therefore they stand before the throne of God,. for all the benefits you have won for us. 1An Outline Order is provided, followed by some suggested resources which may be suitable for different occasions and different ages. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. If we cannot speak of a stillborn child as a human being, then we cannot speak of a stillborn child at all. Be with them as they weep beside the empty tomb of our risen Saviour. with the consolation we ourselves receive from you; and for the place he/she held in all our hearts. and bring us safe to the heavenly country. we entrust ourselves and all who love God to his loving care. Out of the depths have I cried to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice; let your ears consider well the voice of my supplications. confident in your promise of eternal life, we praise you that you have made people to share life together, for all that we saw of your goodness and love in his/her life. 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Those planning a funeral may invite family members or friends to read. 8Depart from me, all you that do evil,. 8You have set our misdeeds before you. 4Wherever possible, care should be taken to use versions of texts familiar to the dying person. Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: deal graciously, we pray, with those who mourn. Lord Jesus, you have shown us the way to the Father: Lord Jesus, your word is a light to our path: The Lord is good to those who wait for him, Although he causes grief, he will have compassion. including the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. you are gentle with us as a mother with her children. bearing in his body the marks of his passion. bearing in his body our sins on the cross. People will bring into it the glory and the honour of the nations. A Church of England funeral service can take place almost anywhere, including a church, cemetery, crematorium, or woodland burial site. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. An authorized Eucharistic Prayer is used. to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. in the presence of those who trouble me;, 6Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow me. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who put all things in subjection under him, so that God may be all in all. and comfort them with your unchanging love. Alland the mortal must be clothed with immortality. We pray that the love which his/her parents have for each other. we may advance in our understanding of the world. he/she will share a place of happiness, light and peace. This or another psalm or hymn is used (see Note 2 here), 2He makes me lie down in green pastures. One of these themes, or a selection from them, may be chosen. he is at my right hand; I shall not fall. Allso shall the Lord bring you comfort. And while we feel the pain of the parting. into those same hands we now commend your servant N. the gate to life and to eternal fellowship with you; who has gone before us with the sign of faith. and rests for ever in the calm security of your love. A reading from the New Testament (which may be a Gospel reading) is used. and the sorrow of parting into the joy of heaven; Those present may be encouraged to share briefly their memories of the one who has died.