In this prayer Christ himself bears witness to the life and immortality to which God calls every human being. When the family first gathers around the body, before or after it is prepared for ...

3. "We come to You today with heavy hearts, as we lift up [name] in prayer. We ask that You would bring healing and ...

the family is encouraged to continue in prayer, to take part in the preparation of the vigil (wake) and funeral liturgies, and to participate in the preparation of the body for burial. In all of ...