In times of loss, words can become both fragile and sacred. Whether whispered in the quiet of grief or spoken aloud among mourners, prayer gives shape to the sorrow we carry and offers light for the path ahead. This book was born from the deep human need to honour, remember, and release — to gather our pain and place it gently in the presence of something greater than ourselves.

Eternal Rest is a companion for those moments when we stand at the edge of mystery — when a life has ended, but love continues. Within these pages, you will find a collection of prayers and blessings for funerals, memorials, and private reflection. Some are drawn from ancient traditions, others newly written in a spirit of compassion, inclusion, and hope.

This book is for clergy and celebrants, for families and friends, for anyone called to speak or pray when words are hard to find. It does not seek to answer every question death leaves behind. Instead, it offers language to honour the departed, to comfort the living, and to acknowledge the beauty and fragility of our shared mortality.

May these prayers provide peace. May these blessings bring healing. And may all who grieve find rest — eternal and true.