Father of all mercies and God of consolation,
You love us eternally
and transform the shadows of death into the dawn of life.
Look upon our grief;
be our refuge and comfort
so that our sadness and sorrow may turn
into the light and peace of Your Presence.
In dying, Your Son destroyed death;
in rising, He restored life.
Grant that at the end of our earthly pilgrimage
we may be found in His company
with our brothers and sisters.
There, You shall wipe away every tear.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.