If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer. deliver us from the bitter pain of eternal death. your Son Jesus Christ is the firstborn from the dead. as part of the ministers visit to the family before the Funeral. whose disciples recognized him as he broke bread at their table after the resurrection: we thank you for your strength upholding us in what we have done today. Revised Funeral Rites 1987 The central core of the rites offered is the service in church. The trumpet shall sound and the dead will rise immortal, The perishable must be clothed with the imperishable. and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Remembering and honouring the life of the person who has died, and the evidence of Gods grace and work in them, should be done in the earlier part of the service, after the opening prayer, though if occasion demands it may be woven into the sermon or come immediately before the Commendation. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us. the bright beams of your light and heavenly comfort; following the good example of those who have loved and served you here and are now at rest, grant us a share with all the faithful departed, you gave the man born blind the gift of sight. Surely, this is the correct way to lay hold on the hope of the resurrection, not only in the case of stillborn children but every time that we are bewildered by the mystery of the individual personality and the hiddenness of its destiny. [In baptism, he/she was made by adoption a child of God. and let your glory be over their children. but what we shall be has not yet been revealed. 3Authorized Prayers of Penitence are used here or in the Prayers. Yet, Lord God most holy, Lord most mighty. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? and we join with all your faithful people. that they may be conformed to his glorious body. and be ready when you shall call us to eternal life. we thank you for the years of his/her presence among us. who died and was raised to the glory of God the Father. At the eucharist he/she was sustained and fed. What is the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? 64Dear friends, our Lord comes to raise the dead. his/her span of years and gifts of character. in the love of God the Father who created you. Otherwise, what will those people do who receive baptism on behalf of the dead? make you perfect in every good work to do his will; These prayers follow the order of dying and mourning. let me not be put to shame, for I have put my trust in you. 20Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,. The prayers from the Funeral Service, or less formal prayer, may follow as appropriate to the circumstances. to stand before him in his strength alone, If the minister is a deacon or lay person, these words are used. 13Though my father and my mother forsake me,, 15Deliver me not into the will of my adversaries,. This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day., When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 10The service may end with a blessing. May God in his infinite love and mercy bring the whole Church. 8He will guide the humble in doing right, 9All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth. We know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practises abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lambs book of life. A funeral service in the Church of England is often a short and quiet occasion or a full celebration of the Holy Communion. Beloved, we are Gods children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. your Son Jesus Christ offered the one true sacrifice for sin. we may advance in our understanding of the world. 9When you are angry, all our days are gone;. but the fullness of peace and joy with you, God of compassion, you make nothing in vain. 1Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: 4To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. 10The dead person is commended to God with authorized words. The laying on of hands may be done by more than one person. One way of amplifying the first Order is provided below. and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and nation. 9Lord Jesus, you have shown us the way to the Father: and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness: The following absolution is particularly appropriate when the Funeral service is set within Holy Communion, 13May God our Father forgive us our sins, and bring us to the fellowship of his table, that [N and] all who have died in the love of Christ. No one comes to the Father except through me.. THE FUNERAL SERVICE. 7They will govern nations and rule over peoples, which you have prepared in the sight of every people;. 17The service may end with a blessing. on those who go about in mourning all the day long. In the Diocese of Exeter, retired clergy who officiate at a funeral may . Your eternal promises to us and to N are proclaimed in the Bible. For other prayers, see here. 17May the gracious favour of the Lord our God be upon us;. and gave us gifts in mind, body and spirit. The Notes to the Order for the Celebration of Holy Communion, as well as the Notes to the Funeral Service, apply equally to this service. Who is to condemn? and the fulfilment of his eternal kingdom. we thank you for the glory we shall share together. and confidence to look forward to your coming. open to you who believe the gates of everlasting life. We brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out. draw near to us as we walk this lonely road. The minister may add Alleluia to any of these sentences. Take our sadness, and fill us with your Spirit. I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you unless you have come to believe in vain. and made them white in the blood of the Lamb; 6Therefore they stand before the throne of God,. These Outline Orders are designed for use in church several weeks after the Funeral service has taken place. into the peace and light of your presence.]. and to rejoice in your forgiveness and life; And give us peace, the peace Christ won upon the cross. in your dying you entrusted each to the other. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. You cannot baptize someone who is dead: in any case, to do this would open up enormous areas of debate at the other end of the age-scale. The following may be used. you have given us new birth into a living hope. 9The Lord has heard my supplication;, 10All my enemies shall be put to shame and confusion;. and strengthen us to follow the steps of your Son. Alland our mouth shall proclaim your praise. be blessing and honour and glory and might. and for all that he/she means to each one of us. 2If you, Lord, were to mark what is done amiss,, 3But there is forgiveness with you,, 4I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him;, more than the night watch for the morning,. Strengthen this faith and hope in us all our days. grant to him/her and to all who rest in Christ. you know our hearts and share our sorrows. As a father is tender towards his children: Allso is the Lord tender to those that fear him. 14Almighty God, creator and keeper of life. we thank you for the rest in Christ he/she now enjoys. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; indeed, star differs from star in glory. And you know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to him, Lord, we do not know where you are going. Ideally there is a relationship with the deceased you will give to us your blessing of peace; when you raise us with him/her to life in triumph. 5One or more readings from the Bible is used. I die every day! Page; Resources and liturgy on the death of HM The Queen. Grant them the assurance that their child. and surround him/her with our love and prayer. A Bible may be placed on the coffin, with these words. These or other suitable sentences of Scripture may be used (see here). so is the Lord tender to those that fear him. Give us faith, the comfort of your presence. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. For Resources for the Funeral of a Child, see here. This prayer may be used, May the Lord in his mercy and love uphold you. took little children into his arms and blessed them: comfort all who have loved him/her on earth. what God has prepared for those who love him. you alone can wipe away the tears that well up inside us; We ask you to be near those whose time of joy has been turned into sadness. 88The Lord God almighty is our Father: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. Pastoral Services is available from Church House Publishing, Where the minister is not a bishop or priest. If occasion demands, the responses may be omitted and the concluding prayer said by the minister alone. 34Father of all mercies and God of all consolation. and opened to him/her the gate of heaven. 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. who believe in him who raised Jesus from the dead; 2For Christ was handed over to death for our sins,. Those planning a funeral may invite family members or friends to read. . they may know the consolation of your love; and give us the comfort that you alone can give. A reading from the New Testament (which may be a Gospel reading) is used. 18The child is commended to God with authorized words. My peace I give to you. When we fear our death and the death of those we love: strengthen us in the knowledge that Christ has gone before us. We turn from the wrong that we have thought and said and done. so may our heavenly Father grant you the inward anointing of the Holy Spirit. The presence of young children at a childs funeral should be welcomed and their needs should be borne in mind. Grant us the assurance of your presence and grace, A pall may be placed over the coffin by family, friends or other members of the congregation and these words may be said. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. which you have prepared in the sight of every people; 3A light to reveal you to the nations. The minister says an authorized absolution. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? It may also be adapted for use with parents who have suffered a miscarriage. the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation. 4The Lord himself is my portion and my cup;, 5My share has fallen in a fair land;, 6I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel,. we are afraid at your wrathful indignation. To God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. in your presence is the fullness of joy. in the mercy of Jesus Christ who redeemed you. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace towards me has not been in vain. One way of amplifying the first Order is provided here. Blood of Christ, refresh me. by the glorious promise of his risen life. keep us running in the race that lies ahead. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: AllGive rest, O Christ, to your servant with the saints: You only are immortal, the creator and maker of all: and we are mortal, formed from the dust of the earth. may continually put to death our evil desires and be buried with him; and that through the grave and gate of death. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. and comfort them with your unchanging love. But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. grieving for the loss of their hoped-for child. stood by the cross while her Son was dying. and their offspring shall inherit the land. that through faith he/she may now rejoice with the saints in glory. 10Therefore, we exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ,. to announce release from darkness for the prisoners, 3To proclaim the time of the Lords favour,, 4To give them oil of gladness instead of mourners tears,. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. and we now commit his/her body to the ground: earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust: in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life. The Christian funeral is a service of worship and should involve all those present. in whom we have now received our reconciliation. we could not understand how you seemed to remain far away. yet weeping at the grave we make our song: 1Jesus, like a mother you gather your people to you;. 3Make me to know your ways, O Lord,, 4Lead me in your truth and teach me,, 5Remember, Lord, your compassion and love,. The costs are: Service (in church, cemetery, or crematorium): 199 These or similar words may be used to introduce the confession. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, If I say, Surely the darkness will cover me. The usual sequence of readings, if there is to be more than one, is: 4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. In my Fathers house there are many dwelling places. It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory. Canon B 37 provides that the priest should use pure olive oil consecrated by the bishop of the diocese or otherwise by the priest. and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect; we give you thanks for giving us an unshakeable kingdom. and rejoice in our hope of the glory of God. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God that he raised Christ whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. This, my dear friends, whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, this is what it means to stand firm in the Lord. for whom they poured out such great love. and give us strength to meet the days to come, for we believe that there is nothing in all creation. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. In the sharing of love you have enriched our knowledge of you and of one another. From the power of darkness defend me. is copyright The Archbishops' Council 2000, 2005 and published by Church House Publishing. nor cast your servant away in displeasure. 5Then I acknowledged my sin to you, 6I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,, 7Therefore let all the faithful make their prayers to you. The coffin may be received by the minister (see Note 7 here). 1Out of the depths have I cried to you, O Lord; let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts; 86May the infinite and glorious Trinity. So we will be with the Lord for ever. 5One or more readings from the Bible, including a Gospel reading, is used. that though he/she has passed from our sight. yet the sum of them is but labour and sorrow, 11Who regards the power of your wrath. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 5They will be called trees of righteousness,, 6For God shall make his righteousness and praise, 7Buildings long in ruins will be rebuilt, 8And you shall be called the Redeemed of the Lord,, AllFull of compassion and mercy and love, 1O Lord almighty and God of our forebears,. What then are we to say about these things? Come, Lord Jesus: Holy Communion in Advent, 9. yet weeping at the grave, we make our song: 80And now to him who is able to keep us from falling. through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 3Into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading,, 4Who are being protected by the power of God, 5You were ransomed from the futile ways of your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 6But with the precious blood of Christ. , 7If I climb up to heaven, you are there;, 8If I take the wings of the morning, 9Even there your hand shall lead me,, 10If I say, Surely the darkness will cover me. 6O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict your children. 14I have become like one who does not hear, 15For in you, Lord, have I put my trust;, 16For I said, Let them not triumph over me,, those who exult over me when my foot slips., 17Truly, I am on the verge of falling, 19Those that are my enemies without any cause are mighty,. The decision has already been taken, once it is resolved to hold a Funeral service for a stillbirth, that the parents grief at this event is to be treated quite seriously as grief at the loss of a child. and led the procession to the house of God, 5With the voice of praise and thanksgiving,, 6Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul,. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We believe that you will come and be our judge. This may occur at the Commendation, or at the Committal. and for the years in which we have seen adversity. and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. In the hour of my death, call me. but have also promised us a share in life eternal: that, through the passion and death of Christ. A reading from the New Testament (which may be a Gospel reading) is used. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? There must always be one reading from the Bible. while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. The organist will assist with music selections. Therefore encourage one another with these words. A brief tribute may be made (see Note 4 here). 15Your eyes beheld my form, as yet unfinished;. through your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. In the Liturgy of the Word, there should be a Gospel reading, preceded by either one or two other readings from the Bible. We are citizens of heaven, and from heaven we expect our deliverer to come, the Lord Jesus Christ. therefore I will remember you from the land of Jordan, 9Deep calls to deep in the thunder of your waterfalls;. The following words may be used at the giving of communion, One or both of the following prayers may be used, you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. 8Depart from me, all you that do evil,. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Lord, our hiding place in times of trouble. 1God reckons as righteous those who believe,. The notes to the Funeral Service (here) apply equally to this service. For N who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life. 5Authorized Prayers of Penitence may be used. just as you were raised up in glory by the Father. May that same Jesus, victorious over death. And so preserve us in the doing of your will. This service may be adapted to suit particular circumstances. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. we thank you that N is in your gentle and loving hands. The minister introduces the service in these or other suitable words. and after our journey through this world. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. who is the help of my countenance, and my God. and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. for we have received the Spirit that enables us to cry, Abba, Father. There is certainly no other status (such as that of an animal or a pet) that we can confidently assign to a nascent human being. Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord, We know that we have a building from God, a house. empower you and fill you with Christs peace. 10The Lord will grant his loving-kindness in the daytime;. 12For you yourself created my inmost parts;. 22I hate them with a perfect hatred;, 23Search me out, O God, and know my heart;, 24See if there is any way of wickedness in me. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 3For annual memorial services a provision such as that on pages 62-82 in The Promise of His Glory should be used. 1An Outline Order is provided, followed by some suggested resources which may be suitable for different occasions and different ages. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed. Bless Ns family and friends who gather around him/her today: 63The Lord Jesus is the lover of his people and our only sure hope. 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. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. and fulfil in him/her the purpose of your love; that, rejoicing in the light and refreshment of your presence.
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