If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. 6The Collect may be said here or in the Prayers. Sanctify this oil, that those who are anointed with it. until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes. Believe in God, believe also in me. 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. but watch over us, protect us and keep us safe. 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,. 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. and gave us gifts in body, mind and spirit. in the power of the Holy Spirit who strengthens you. so may our heavenly Father grant you the inward anointing of the Holy Spirit. whom the risen Lord breathed into his disciples. 1The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. One or more sentences of Scripture may be used. Allhe loves us and tenderly cares for us. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Presidential texts for the rest of the service are to be found in Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (pages 155-335) and the Presidents edition (pages 381-524). 10The Lord will grant his loving-kindness in the daytime;. according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone. to all that we have rejected in ourselves, that we may find no part of your creation. The Committal is used at the point at which it is needed, for example: at the burial of the body in a cemetery or churchyard, at the interment of ashes when this follows on the same day or the day following cremation, in which case the second preparation for burial prayer (here) is used at the crematorium, or. for in your presence is the fullness of joy. This prayer may be especially appropriate if there is food after the Funeral. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe. 4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord, We know that we have a building from God, a house. AllFather eternal, giver of light and grace. AllProclaim the time of the Lords favour, 1The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,, 2He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,. These Outline Orders are designed for use in church several weeks after the Funeral service has taken place. How can we know the way? Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. We give you thanks and praise, almighty Father. 2All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God;. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? With what kind of body do they come? Fool! which you have promised to those who love you. has set us free from the law of sin and death. And while we feel the pain of the parting. and live in the light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. 1The Lord Jesus is the lover of his people and our only sure hope. As they leave, the mourners may come near and touch the coffin, or gather round it and pray. When we are tempted to turn from your way: form in us the obedience of Christ, our brother. 4Care should be taken to ensure that there is a clear president throughout, who introduces and concludes the service, and that the number of other speakers, musical items and non-biblical readings does not unbalance the service from its focus on the word of God, prayer and thanksgiving. Come to a sober and right mind, and sin no more; for some people have no knowledge of God. for whom they cherished many hopes and dreams. and pray that as you gather him/her to yourself. By your glorious resurrection and ascension. 3Care should be taken to ensure that there is a clear president throughout, who introduces and concludes the service, and that the number of other speakers, musical items and non-biblical readings does not unbalance the service from its focus on the word of God, prayer and thanksgiving. 5. We thank you for our deceased relatives and friends, We thank you that the family and friends of our brother/sister N. may be consoled in their grief by the Lord. To him be glory with you and the Holy Spirit. One or more readings follows. Sentences of Scripture may be sung or said, and a hymn may be sung. Jesus commended his spirit into your hands at his last hour. Other suitable prayers may be found in the sections Before the Funeral (here) and After the Funeral (here). Therefore encourage one another with these words. yet weeping at the grave, we make our song: 80And now to him who is able to keep us from falling. You took upon yourself the suffering and death of us all. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed. and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. and fulfil in him/her the purpose of your love; that, rejoicing in the light and refreshment of your presence. in the way that leads to the fullness of eternal life; we thank you that you sent your Son Jesus 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. For our brother/sister who shared the bread of life. where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain. The psalms may be used at the place of burial (see Note here). to remember before God our brother/sister N; The minister may say one of these prayers. 7One or more readings from the Bible is used. 78N, go forth upon your journey from this world. Whatever will help to make the funeral special - music, hymns, readings, tributes, even the type of coffin - can be part of a Church of England funeral. 54Father, your Son has become the source of eternal salvation. grant that we, with all who have believed in you, may be united in the full knowledge of your love. you will show mercy to all the faithful departed: 65We pray with confidence to God, the almighty Father. 6The Collect is said here or in the Prayers. The minister can lead the whole funeral service in a different place, or, a church service can be incorporated into part of the day, wherever the funeral takes place. Opening Prayer. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. They reflect the sequence found in the services, from the time of death until after the Funeral: Prayers of Penitence (Kyries and Absolutions) here, Collects for Funeral and Memorial Services here, Thanksgiving for the Life of the Departed here, Prayers for Readiness to Live in the Light of Eternity here, Litanies and Responsive Prayers here, Prayers of Entrusting and Commending here. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. at the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn. to see the span of our life in the light of eternity. keep us running in the race that lies ahead. for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. We thank you for the life of your child N, Above all, we rejoice at your gracious promise. when shall I come before the presence of God? and we join with all your faithful people. for the things that are seen are transient. 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. Nicodemus, who had at first come to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, weighing about a hundred pounds. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labour is not in vain. we thank you for the years of his/her presence among us. When the coffin is in place, the minister prays using these or other suitable words, by raising Christ your Son you destroyed the power of death. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer. 4Wherever possible, the name of the child should be used in the text of the service. so continue the ministry of healing in your Church. May God in his infinite love and mercy bring the whole Church. 16The right hand of the Lord does mighty deeds; the right hand of the Lord does mighty deeds., 19Open to me the gates of righteousness,. or it may be in place before the congregation assembles. In addition to this, the use of some of the Resources for the Funeral of a Child in a memorial service after the disposal of the body might especially help those families who have agreed too rapidly to the disposal of the body and afterwards wish for some way of marking the end of their childs life. What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. God has prepared for those who love him a heavenly dwelling place. and your indignation like those who fear you? 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. But someone will ask, How are the dead raised? and to look for the glorious coming of Christ, when you will gather us together to your table in heaven, The minister may say some or all of Psalm 121. The actual text of the Committal, however, does stop short of this assertion. Second, is it right to speak of a sure and certain hope in the case of someone who has not lived outside the womb, and has not been baptized? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? O good Jesus, hear me. to remember before God our brother/sister N, we thank you because you made us in your own image. 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. in whom we have now received our reconciliation. Strengthen this faith and hope in us all our days. hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Blood of Christ, refresh me. and, in the life to come, still to be with you; Canticle: A Song of Gods Children (here). The coffin may be received into the church at the beginning of the service, or earlier in the day, or on the day before the funeral. The Lord is near to those who call upon him: Allto all who call upon him faithfully. Not all flesh is alike, but there is one flesh for human beings, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: Death has been swallowed up in victory.. Sometimes parishes like to create their own service booklets using the material available in Common Worship in a more accessible format. In my Fathers house there are many dwelling places. The minister says an authorized absolution. THE FUNERAL SERVICE. 85The love of the Lord Jesus draw you to himself. we have sinned against you and against our neighbour. Gods love and power extend over all creation. therefore shall he teach sinners in the way. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Risen Lord, pattern of our life for ever: Son of God who came to destroy sin and death: Word of God who delivered us from the fear of death: Crucified Lord, forsaken in death, raised in glory: Lord Jesus, gentle shepherd who brings rest to our souls. Before the mountains were brought forth, or the earth and the world were formed.