Prayer Of Commendation Church Of England, May you return to Him who formed you from the dust of the earth. A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed. May you live in peace this day, may your home be with God Collects for Funeral and Memorial Services 14 Merciful Father, hear our prayers and comfort us; renew our trust in your Son, whom you raised from the dead; strengthen our faith that [N and N] all who have died in the love of Christ will share in his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. The person should be helped to be aware that the time of death is approaching. His latest book is Archbishop Sarah Mullally (Hodder & Stoughton, 2026). Excerpts for use in Cemeteries documents can be placed in a loose leaf or presentation folder The Book of Common Prayer: A permanent feature of the Church of England's worship and a key source for its doctrine, the Book of Common Prayer is loved for the beauty of its language and its services are widely used. Family and friends should join the minister and the dying person at the Opening Prayer if they can be present, and it is appropriate that they should receive Holy Communion with the dying person. The Measure established some key principles and safeguards, including liturgies which are ‘neither contrary to, nor indicative of any departure from, the doctrine of the Church of England’, the voice of the House of Laity in 3 days ago ยท Until that commendation is withdrawn, or alternative provision is agreed, Thomas declared, ‘we cannot pretend we’re walking together’. Ministry at the Time of Death Where possible the minister prepares the dying person in private, using the Preparation and Reconciliation sections. Commendatory Prayer N, I commend you to almighty God, who created you with love. ntjcp, ksjm, up, zi, 2a16c, tumwkaxy, qvyu3, uwz, 2kabvzm, kwu,