General Intercessions for Funeral Liturgy
Option 1
Priest’s introduction
Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right
hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears
the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his.
Reader says: After each petition, please respond --- Hear our prayer.
Reader
In baptism N. received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him/
her over the waters of death. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer Reader Our
sister/brother, N. was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome her into the
halls of the heavenly banquet. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer
Reader Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await
the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son. Lord, in your
mercy----Hear our prayer
Reader Many people die by violence, war and famine each day. Show your mercy
to those who suffer so unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the
eternal kingdom of peace. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer
Reader Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment,
rest and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone. Lord, in your mercy----
Hear our prayer
Reader We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother/
sister N. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s
coming. Lord, in your mercy----Hear our prayer
Priest’s Prayer
Lord God, Giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer,
Jesus Christ, and the voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the
blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a
place in the kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord: Amen
Option 2
Priest’s introduction
God, the almighty Father, raised Christ his Son from the dead; with
confidence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead:
Reader says: Please repeat, “hear our prayer” after each petition
Reader: For N. who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he/she
may now be admitted to the company of the saints. Lord, in your mercy----hear our
prayer
Reader: For N. who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that he/she may be
raised up on the last day. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer
Reader: For our deceased relatives and friends and for all who have helped us, that
they may have the reward of their goodness. Lord, in your mercy----hear our
prayer
Reader: For those who have fallen asleep in the hope of rising again, that they
may see God face to face. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer
Reader: For the family and friends of N., that they may be consoled in their grief
by the Lord, who wept at the death of his friend, Lazarus. Lord, in your mercy----
hear our prayer
Reader: For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered
together again in God’s kingdom. Lord, in your mercy----hear our prayer
Priest’s Prayer
God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people: hear
the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their
sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ, our
Lord. Amen
Option 3
Priest’s introduction
My dear friends, let us join with one another in praying to God, not only for
our departed sister/brother, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for
ourselves.
Reader says: Please respond --- Lord, hear our prayer for each petition
Reader: That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the
Gospel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they proclaim. We
pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That those in public office may promote justice and peace. We pray to the
Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That those who bear the cross of pain in mind or body may never feel
forsaken by God. We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That God may deliver the soul of his servant N. from punishment and
from the powers of darkness. We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That God in his mercy may blot out all his/her offenses. We pray to the
Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That God may establish him/her in light and peace. We pray to the Lord/
All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That God may call him/her to happiness in the company of all the saints.
Reader That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who
have departed this life. We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Reader: That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful
departed. We pray to the Lord/All: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Priest’s Prayer
O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your departed
servants release from all their sins. Hear our prayers for those we love and give
them the pardon they have always desired. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen
Option 4
Priest’s introduction
Let us in faith call upon God the almighty Father, who raised Christ his son from
the dead, as we pray for the salvation of the living and the dead.
Reader: That he may be pleased to admit for ever to the company of the saints
his deceased servant N., who once through Baptism received the seed of eternal
life, let us pray to the Lord.
Reader: That on the last day he may raise up N., who fed on the Body of Christ,
the Bread of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.
(or for a priest):
That he may grant N. a share in the heavenly liturgy, for he exercised the priestly
office in the Church, let us pray to the Lord.
Reader: That he may grant to the souls of our brothers and sisters, friends, and
benefactors the reward of their labors, let us pray to the Lord.
Reader: That he may welcome into the light of his face all who have fallen asleep
in the hope of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
Reader: That he may graciously help and comfort our brothers and sisters who are
suffering affliction, let us pray to the Lord.
Reader: That he may be pleased to gather into his glorious Kingdom all who have
gathered here in faith and devotion, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest’s Prayer
May the prayer of those who cry to you benefit the soul of your servants, O Lord:
free them, we pray, from all their sins and make them sharers in your redemption.
Through Christ our Lord.