There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.
Funeral Prayers for the deceased
This collection is from many various sources, including, but not restricted to:
The Methodist Worship Book
The Roman Catholic: Order of Christian Funerals
Common Worship: Pastoral Services
Orthodox Kontakion for the Departed Methodist Worship Book
The Book of Common Prayer
Eternal Rest
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen