Funeral Prayers In Difficult Circumstances

This is a short collection of funeral prayers for especially difficult circumstances

This collection of funeral prayers in difficult circumstances is from many various sources, including, but not restricted to:

The Methodist Worship Book
The Roman Catholic Order of Christian Funerals
Common Worship Pastoral Services
Orthodox Kontakion for the Departed Methodist Worship Book
The Book of Common Prayer

Sudden Death

God of hope,
we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart.
Help us to find peace in the knowledge
of your loving mercy to all your children,
and give us light to guide us out of our darkness
into the assurance of your love,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.