committal...

Today is a closing and an opening -
A saying goodbye and a saying hello again

Our dear baby
Your life we honour
Your departure we accept
Your memory we cherish

In grief at your death
But in gratitude for your brief life
We commit your body to the ground

Earth to earth
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life.

Rest now
At the end of your short time with us
Your part is played
Rest in the hearts and the minds of those who love you.

Amen.