Scripture

There are many scriptures that lend themselves well to be used at a service for the burial of the dead. Perhaps the most important would be the deceased's favorite Bible story or verse, one known by heart or with special significance. Verses that are commonly used are:

Psalms 16, 23, 42, 46, 90, 103, 118, 121, 143,
Matt. 11: 25-30, 25: 1-13,
Luke 12: 35-40,
John 5: 24-29, 6: 37-40, 11: 21-27, 14: 1-6,
Romans 5: 1-11, 17-21, 8: 31-39,
1 Cor. 15: 12-26,
1 Pet. 1: 3-9,
Revelation 7: 9-17, 21: 2-7,
Job 19: 23-27, and,
Isaiah 25: 6-9, 61: 1-3.