Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru

10.
Loving Father,
in your mercy you have brought your daughter N.
through childbirth in safety.
We pray that N. (and N.) will know your support and love
in this time of trouble and sorrow at the loss of their child,
and enjoy your protection always;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
11.
Loving Father,
your servant Mary,
the mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ,
stood by the cross while her Son was dying.
May that same Jesus, victorious over death,
risen and ascended,
give comfort to all grieving parents,
and strengthen their faith in you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY
12.
Lord Jesus,
we ask you to be close to the children of this family,
whose lives have been changed by sorrow.
Give them courage to face their loss,
and comfort them with your unchanging love. Amen.
13.
Please listen God
while we talk to you about N. who has died.
Take care of him/her and please take care of us too.
Thank you for the times we had together,
Thank you for Jesus who shows us your love.
He is close to N., and he is close to us.
Thank you God. Amen.
STILLBIRTH OR MISCARRIAGE
14.
God our creator,
from whom all life comes,
comfort N. (and N.), grieving for the loss of her/their baby.
Help her/them to find assurance
that with you no life is wasted or incomplete,
and uphold her/them with your love,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
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