I went to a funeral today.
A woman of regal stature,
and strong opinions which were always right,
The service was perfect,
one of the best I have ever attended,
Irma had arranged the whole thing,
from who played the organ and sang,
to what scripture and hymns were read,
and who read them.

The following words are from the hymn "Now the silence"
They are the perfect words for a funeral.

Now the silence, now the peace,
Now the empty hands uplifted;
Now the kneeling, now the plea,
Now the Father’s arms in welcome;
Now the hearing, now the power,
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring;
Now the body, now the blood,
Now the joyful celebration;
Now the wedding, now the songs,
Now the heart forgiven, leaping;
Now the Spirit’s visitation,
Now the Son’s epiphany;
Now the Father’s blessing,
Now, now, now.