A simple prayer offered for those who mourn:
Almighty and eternal God, in whose hands are life and death, we come into Your presence to plead for all who mourn. Even as Your Son was moved to weep over the death of His friend Lazarus, so we know that You are touched by the tears of those who grieve over the loss of dear ones. In Your divine providence fill the achin void in their hearts with Your comforting presence, and wipe all tears from their eyes.
Source of all consolation, raise them up with the hope in Christ. Reassure them of an eternal reunion in Your presence with their beloved, whom You have called to eternal peace and immeasurable joy in heaven. In their loneliness draw them closer to You.
O Lord, cause the sorrow of separation to make the survivors more understanding of the grief of others and more ready to comfort them in their needs.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, who died that we might live forever. Amen.