It is always important to pray for the deceased and for our loved ones who have departed. You can pray The Responsory for the Dead anytime, but more importantly after a death of a person, during cemetery visits as well as funeral visits.
The Responsory For the Dead
V. Do not remember my sins, O Lord.
R. When you come to judge the world by fire.
V. Direct my way in your sight, O Lord, my God.
R. When you come to judge the world by fire.
V. Eternal rest grant unto (Name), O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon (him/her).
R. When you come to judge the world by fire.
V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Our Father…
V. And lead us not into temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil.
V. From the gates of hell.
R. Deliver (his/her) soul, O Lord.
V. May (he/she) rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come to you.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And also with you.
Let us pray. Lord, welcome into your presence your (son/daughter), (Name), whom you have called from this life.
Release (him/her) from all (his/her) sins, bless (him/her) with eternal light and peace, raise (him/her) up to live forever with all your saints in the glory of the resurrection.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.