Gracious Light.
Surrounds us and all who mourn this day with it’s continuing compassion.
It accepts in us what we cannot even acknowledge.
It has named in us what we cannot bear to speak of.
It holds the memory of what we have tried to forget.
It will hold out to us a glory we cannot imagine.
We pray for <insert name>
That he/she may be reconciled in your embrace and kept safe.
That he/she now be reunited with whom they loved.
Blessed Light, we ask to sustain those left behind with your compassion.
That they not be overwhelmed by their loss.
But have confidence in your goodness.
And find strength to meet the days to come.
So say I.
So say his/her kin.
So say we all.
Last rite II;
Gracious Light,
Shine your rays upon this (wo)man’s path through the Void.
Guide them into your warm embrace, do not let him/her stray.
Grant them peace and solace.
Forevermore.
Holy Light, Protector of all you have created, we raise our hearts to you today for those who have passed out of this mortal life.
In your loving mercy, Holy Light, be pleased to receive them in your heavenly company, and forgive the failings and faults they may have done from mortal frailty.
For all the faithful who have died we pray, but in particular for those dear to us, parents, relatives and friends. Nor do we forget all who did good to us while embraced by life, who helped us by their prayers, sacrifice and example.
Light grant this fighter
a safe journey
as his spirit leaves this world.
Help him to march on
embrace him in your glory
and bring him peace.
Light take care of this man
who fought with honour and glory.
Light, embrace his loved ones
that they may endure these cruel times.
With the gift of remembrance.
I remember all of you.
You are dead but never forgotten,
and you live on within me,
and within those who are yet to come.
Tyleril Silversword 