Prayer for the Dead
The lose of a loved one is one of the most difficult things that a person can experience in their life. However, a prayer for the dead can help you to feel more at peace with this lose and help you to feel closer to God at the same time. We have gathered various powerful prayer requests for the dead and verses from the bible for you to read out loud or in silence and grief over your loved ones who have past away. Our prayer is that these prayers for the dead will give you comfort in your time of grief and give you the peace of mind of knowing that the Lord will always hear your prayers.
How to pray for the dead?
Praying for the dead is a longstanding tradition in Christianity, and can be a way to offer comfort and support to the grieving, and to honor and remember the deceased. Praying for the dead can also be a way to express faith in that the person is now at peace and reunited with loved ones who have passed on before them. Whether you are praying for a loved one or for someone you did not personally know, there are many different ways to approach this type of prayer.
We will print and place your prayer request on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Christ’ body was laid down after being removed from the crucifix and prepared for burial.
Prayer for the Dead
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as we remember their life and the impact they had on those around them. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they begin their journey into eternal life. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of seeing their loved one again. Amen.
- Heavenly Father, please hear this prayer for the dead and provide these souls with your abundance of love as they enter your heavenly kingdom. Help the families and loved ones left behind to understand that you have a plan for everyone. Help them to find peace in their time of mourning and to know that no matter what you are always with them through the pain that they may be feeling. Amen.
Prayer for the Soul
- Dear God, I humbly ask you to hear this prayer for the soul of my loved one. Please allow them to transition into your heavenly circle of hosts. Forgive any sins that they have weighing on their soul and allow them to bask in the light of your grace and mercy so that they can live with you in paradise forever. Amen.
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer and ask for your loving care and protection for their soul. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. May they feel your presence and know the fullness of your love and grace. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name]’s soul as they begin their journey into eternity. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. May [name]’s soul rest in peace and enjoy the fullness of your love. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Lord, we come before you with heavy hearts as we pray for the soul of [name]. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. May [name]’s soul find rest and peace in your loving arms. In your precious name we pray, Amen.”
Prayer for the Soul to Rest in Peace
Here are three prayers for the soul to rest in peace:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as they begin their journey into eternal rest. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they pass from this life into eternity. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. May [name]’s soul rest in peace and enjoy the fullness of your love. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- We thank You Lord for the passing of our brother/sister. We exalt Your name for the good life he/she lived. We pray oh Lord, that everlasting life be given unto him or her. And as he or she abides in Your garden, let Your angels touch what he/she cannot touch again. Father, be with his/her soul and may he/she rest in perfect eternal peace. Amen
Short Prayer for the Dead
Here are six short prayers for the dead:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as we remember their life and the impact they had on those around them. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they begin their journey into eternal life. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of seeing their loved one again. Amen.”
- Lord, we come before you with heavy hearts as we remember [name] and the impact they had on our lives. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as we remember their life and the love they shared with those around them. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your comfort and peace for those who are grieving the loss of [name]. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them hope and healing. May they find comfort in your presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Love always, in the name of Jesus. Amen
Catholic Prayers for the Dead
Here are two Catholic prayers for the dead:
- The Prayer for the Dead is a traditional Catholic prayer that asks for God’s mercy and protection for the deceased:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. - The Hail Mary is a prayer that asks for Mary’s intercession for the deceased:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer for the Dying
Oh Lord, You are the ADONAI and the one everlasting God. You made the lands and the seas and You have complete dominion over life and death. It is also by Your will that we live and die and we pray for this dying soul. If it’s Your will today for him/her to stay in this world, we rejoice in the miracle You allowed us to witness. But if You need Your beloved son/daughter with you, we pray You welcome him/her into Your bountiful bosom where he/she will rejoice for all eternity. We exalt Your name oh Lord and we glorify Your deeds in our lives. Amen.
Goodbye Short Prayers for the Dead
Here are three short goodbye prayers for the dead:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as we say goodbye to them. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they begin their journey into eternal life. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of seeing their loved one again. Amen.
- Lord, we come before you with heavy hearts as we say goodbye to [name]. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen.”
Novena Prayer for the Dead
Dear God,
We come before you with heavy hearts, remembering our dear [name] who has passed from this life into eternal rest.
We ask for your mercy and grace for them, and for all the faithful departed. May they rest in peace and enjoy the fullness of your love and presence.
We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your loving arms. Grant them the strength and courage they need to face this difficult time, and may they find peace and healing in your presence.
We pray this novena for the repose of the soul of [name], trusting in your love and mercy. Amen.
Prayer for Grieving
Lord God above, we, Your humble children kneel before you today in reverence. We know You’re the greatest and You’re the king of all kings. So, we pray You uplift our heart and soul so that we may cast away our sorrows oh Lord. Give us the strength to surpass this situation. No one dies without Your say-so and thus, we rejoice over this triumph and we pray You be with our deceased brother/sister. We thank you for the answered prayer and in Jesus name, Amen.
Prayer for Death of a Loved One
Here are three prayers for the death of a loved one:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as we remember their life and the love they shared with those around them. Please bring comfort and peace to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. We also pray for strength and courage for those who are left behind as they navigate this difficult time. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we come to you with heavy hearts as we remember our dear [name] who has passed from this life. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. Please grant them the strength and courage they need to face this difficult time, and may they find peace and healing in your loving arms. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- May the light of Jesus and the Angels bring Peace and Salvation to my father. May he rest in peace knowing that his soul belongs to GOD and GOD only. No demon, no devil, no principality, no evil spirit has access to his light and salvation. All is well with us DAD go home and rest. We love you and one day soon we will see you in HEAVEN!
Prayer for a Departed Soul
Here are three prayers for a departed soul:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer as they begin their journey into eternal rest. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. May [name]’s soul rest in peace and enjoy the fullness of your love. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they pass from this life into eternity. Please bring them into your loving arms and grant them peace and rest. We also pray for those who are left behind, that they would find comfort and hope in your presence and the promise of eternal life. May [name]’s soul find rest and peace in your loving arms. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father bless ____ and have mercy on his eternal soul; forgive his trespasses; grant him peace for he was a faithful man who loved his fellow man; bless his departed soul and welcome him into the joy of everlasting brightness in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Prayer for Wife/Mother/Grandmother Who Passed
I commend you, my dear wife, mother and grandmother to Almighty God, and entrust you to your creator. May you rest in the arms of the Lord who formed you from the dust of the earth.
Please watch over our family in these difficult times.
May Holy Mary, the angels and all the saints welcome you now that you have gone forth from this life. May Christ who was crucified for you, bring you freedom and peace. May Christ who died for you, admit you into his garden of paradise. May Christ, the true Shepherd embrace you as one of his flock. May he forgive all your sins, and set you among those he has chosen.
Amen
Bible Verses for the Loss Of A Child
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14
Christian Prayer for the Dead
Our heavenly father, our family prays that You will find mercy on the soul of our brother and friend. We pray that with his unexpected death, his soul may find peace that he has lived a good life and did his best serving his family, workplace and loved ones while he was on earth. We also earnestly seek for the forgiveness of all his sins and all of his shortcomings. May he find assurance that his family will remain strong and steadfast in serving the Lord as he moves forward in his journey to eternal life with Christ, his Lord and Savior. Dear Father, take His soul into Your kingdom and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen.
Revelation 14:13: And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”
Prayer for the Soul of a Mother/Father
Dear Father, I thank You for taking care of my father/mother during their life on Earth. I thank You for giving them the opportunity to bring me into this world and I likewise thank You for the opportunity to have this prayer. I rejoice over the life that he/she led while alive and for the good deeds he/she accomplished. Lord God, I thusly pray for the soul of my deceased mother/father and that You take care of him/her on his/her way to Your holy Kingdom. I thank you for listening to my prayers oh Lord, Amen.
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” – John 14:3
Prayer for a Brother/Sister
As far as I remember, my brother/sister has been with me through all the ups and downs of life. We ate and played together, gave advice to each other and kept no secret from one another. Now, seeing as he/she is gone, I pray that he/she finds everlasting life and eternal happiness in Your powerful embrace. I pray You watch over his/her wife/husband/children/investments on Earth and let Your gaze shift not oh Lord. I thank You for this prayer session and in Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer for the Departed Soul(s)
As said in 1st John chapter 5—verse 15, You’re the omniscient God who we know hears all prayers. So, we pray for the soul(s) of our departed brother(s)/sister(s) that You, oh Lord may nourish and take care of him/her/them in Heaven. You encourage us to ask and that it shall be given to us and so, we’ve asked and we know our request has been given. We thank You for providing for the deceased when he/she was alive and for sheltering us—also to be present in this prayer. Amen.
Bible Verses About Death
- Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
- John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
- Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
- Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Quotes for a Loved One that Passed
- “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
- “Grief is the price we pay for love.”
- “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.”
- “The loss of a loved one is a wound that never fully heals. But the love that remains behind can be a source of comfort and strength.”
- “Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The pain of grief can feel overwhelming, but it is a normal and natural part of the healing process.”
