Words & Responses For A Burial Committal
Responses From The Mourners For A Burial Committal
Ruth Burgess
Into the darkness and warmth of the earth
Response - We lay you down
Into the sadness and smiles of our memories
Response - We lay you down
Into the cycle of living and dying and rising again
Response - We lay you down
May you rest in peace, in fulfilment, in loving.
May you run straight home in God's embrace.
Ruth Burgess
It's probably a good idea to distribute several copies of this committal among the mourners gathered at the graveside in order for them to share the words with others so that the response can be repeated by all at the appropriate moments.
We have our own, somewhat longer version of this graveside committal, which we will publish as the website construction continues.