Book of Common Prayer (page 494)

At the Burial of a Child

O God, whose beloved Son took children into his arms and
blessed them: Give us grace to entrust N to your never-
failing care and love, and bring us all to your heavenly
kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.

The Celebrant may add the following prayer

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our
understanding: Deal graciously with NN in their grief.
Surround them with you love, that they may not be
overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your
goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The people sit.

One or more of the following passages from Holy Scripture is read. If
there is to be a Communion, a passage from the Gospel always concludes
the Readings.

The Liturgy of the Word

From the Old Testament

Isaiah 25:6-9 (He will swallow up death for ever)

Isaiah 61:1-3 (To comfort those who mourn)

Lamentations 3:22-26,31-33 (The Lord is good to those who wait for
him)

Wisdom 3:1-5,9 (The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God)

Job 19:21-27a (I know that my Redeemer lives)

A suitable psalm, hymn, or canticle may follow. The following Psalms
are appropriate: 42:1-7, 46, 90:1-12, 121, 130, 139:1-11.