Universal Life Church

The Funeral of Mary Grace

Prayer

Almighty God, you love everything you have made and wash over us with your unending mercy. We
rejoice in your promises of healing, joy and peace to all who love you. In your mercy turn the
darkness of death to the dawn of new life, and the sorrow of parting to the joy of heaven; through
our Savior Jesus Christ who died and rose again and who lived forevermore.

AMEN

Introduction

We meet here today to honor the life of Mary Grace, to bless these, her ashes, and transfer her
spirit to God's keeping. We give thanks for her life and ask God to bless her now that their time in
this world has come to an end.

For Mary Grace, the journey is now beginning. But for us, there is loss, grief and pain. Every one of
us here has been affected - perhaps in small ways, or perhaps in transformative ones- by Mary
Grace. Hers life mattered to us all.

It is important for us to collectively acknowledge and accept that the world has fundamentally
changed with her passing. We are all grieving. Life will not be the same - nor should it be. Together,
let us open our hearts and commemorate the impact Mary Grace had on us.

Song

Members of Mary Grace's family will be coming forward to share thoughts on her life, but first let us
sing together (or listen to) a song that she loved.

To be selected by family

Second Prayer

Silent meditation may be observed instead, or as well. Favorite readings or prayers can also be
inserted here.
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Eternal God,

We pray for ourselves and for Mary Grace

We stand where Earth and Heaven meet,

Where life is brought to death

Deliver us from grief, fear and doubt,

From despair and unbelief,

And bring us to the light of your presence.

Grant us that peace which the world cannot give

So that we, with Mary Grace may trust in you

And find our life through you.

Lord, you renew the face of the Earth,

Gather to yourself Mary Grace, whom we have loved,

And grant her those things

Which eye has not seen, nor ear heard,

Nor the human heart imagined.

Great Father-Mother God,

Watch over us this day - and all days.

Give us the strength to accept what is past,

To appreciate what is present

And to look forward to good in our future.

Grant us peace; sacred moments of communion with the Universe

And faith - in whatever most expresses our deepest inner truth.

Bless us and heal us; breathe peace and grace into our lives
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Amen.

Remarks

I would now like to invite to the front anyone who would like to share some remarks about Mary
Grace.

Eulogy

And now I will invite (close friend/family member) to share their thoughts.

The Committal

Please stand.

Mary Grace is now safe. She is already on their way to heaven to enjoy all which awaits there. Let
us say this final farewell as we commit Mary Grace's spirit to its natural end.

Mary Grace, we bless you and thank you for being a part of our lives. We honor your life on Earth
and we pray for your peace ever-after. We will not forget you. Go well into the kingdom of heaven.

Please sit.

Closing Words

We have been remembering with love and gratitude a life that touched us all.

I encourage you to help, support and love those who grieve most. Allow them to cry; to hurt; to
smile and to remember. Grief works through our systems in its own time.

Remember to bless each day and to live it to the full in honor of life itself - and of Mary Grace. We
often take life for granted and yet it is the greatest gift God gave us.
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Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto
you.

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

So then, go in peace, and the God of all peace go with you.

Amen

Final Words

Grant us, Lord, the wisdom and the grace to use aright the time that is left to us on earth.

Lead us to repent of our sins, the evil we have done and the good we have not done; and
strengthen us to follow the steps of your Son, in the way that leads to the fullness of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen