As death approaches, the Church stays close to the one who is dying, to give comfort ... to continue in prayer, to take part in the preparation of the vigil (wake) and funeral liturgies, and ...

This hymn is regularly used at baptisms, weddings and funerals; bringing comfort with its wonderful ... This lovely and most widely known Christian prayer for peace, with its broadly inclusive ...

The content of the vigil, as outlined in the Order of Christian Funerals includes prayer, various Scripture readings, a homily and a blessing. The Church goes on to recommend that “whenever possible, ...