At some point, everyone will experience bereavement. Even when a death is expected, it can be a bewildering and disorientating time and its intensity increases if a death is sudden or if there are tragic circumstances. The word 'quarantine' derives from an ancient Italian practice of giving newly be... (more)

This is a liturgical and pastoral resource for personalizing the authorized services of the various denominations in the Funeral Services Book . There are also many optional prayers and readings for a wide range of pastoral circumstances.