Priest: Saints of God, come to their aid.

Come to meet them angels of the Lord!

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for them.

Saint Joseph, pray for them.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, pray for them.

Other saints may be included here.

Priest: All holy men and women, pray for them.

The following prayer is added

Priest: God of mercy,

hear our prayers and be merciful
to your sons and daughters
whom you have called from this life.
Welcome them into the company
of your saints,
in the kingdom of light and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.