Lord our God,
the death of (Name)
recalls our human condition
and the brevity of our lives on earth.
But for those who believe in Your love,
death is not the end,
nor does it destroy the bonds
that You forge in our lives.
We share the faith of Your Son's disciples
and the hope of the children of God.
Bring the light of Christ's resurrection
to this time of testing and pain
as we pray for (Name)
and for those who love him/her,
through Christ our Lord.

Amen.