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 The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through  the blood of the everlasting covenant: Make you perfect in  every good work to do his will, working in you that which is  well-pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be  glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The Consecration of a Grave

O God, whose blessed Son was laid in a sepulcher in the garden: Bless, we pray, this grave, and grant that he whose  body is (is to be) buried here may dwell with Christ in  paradise, and may come to your heavenly kingdom; through  your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Additional Prayers

Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in  joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good  examples of all your servants, who, having finished their  course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have  perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting  glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.