This traditional prayer commends the dead to God’s mercy. It can be offered at a grave, on an anniversary, or whenever a loved one comes to mind.
Traditional English devotional form
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Bring it into your day
Speak the person’s name and allow a moment of silence.