After the funeral
People who have lost someone close
to them are often so busy with practical details and arrangements between the
death and the funeral that they do not experience the full sense of their loss
until later.
Grieving
is a natural and important part of coming to terms with and healing this loss
and it may continue for several months. If the clergy are asked, they will try
to help. One often finds it is those who have suffered a close bereavement
themselves, clergy or lay people, who can most easily offer comfort and support
to those who mourn. Sometimes the prayers from the service, a few of which are
on this website, may help us find comfort.
Comfort
is also to be found in the promises of Jesus Christ, in the hope of the Resurrection
and in the belief that the beloved person is safe in the hands of God.
Heal the memories of hurt and
failure.
Give us the wisdom and grace
to use aright
the time that is left to us
here on earth,
to turn to Christ and follow
in his steps
in the way that leads to
everlasting life.
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Page posted 1 November 2009