Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy
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