For this ritual, I suggest simplifying the circle casting and altar setup as much as possible. Especially, the presence of candles or other luminous sources should be minimized. You can cast the circle solely through visualization, on the altar only incense, the god and goddess representations, and your Book of Shadows. Also on the altar must be a white candle and something belonging to or of the departed, such as a photograph, a lock of hair, a piece of jewelry, etc. Light incense and cast circle in preferred manner. If desired, this blessing chant or one similar can also be recited at this time. Blessing Chant: "I stand here in this sacred space, The Circle of power conjured this night. I seek a blessing on this place To make it fit for sacred rite. I entreat the powers of the One, The stars above and earth beneath, Lady of the Moon, Lord of the Sun, Grant me the blessing that I seek." Give yourself some time for meditation and recalling the departed one.

.Invocation to the Goddess: "Darkly-crescented Queen of the Wise, Pierce the veil before mine eyes. I hath lost one that I love, I turn in pain to thee above. You know the truths of Death and Life, Pray be with me in my sacred rite. By the stars above and earth below, Comfort me with what you know!" If using a candle to represent the Goddess, it may be lit at this time. Invocation to the God: "Lord of the Dark, King of the Wise, Pierce the veil before mine eyes. I wouldst hear what thee do tell, For I hath heard the funereal knell. One I love hath passed away, Of Death you know the secret ways. Pray lend me comfort on this night, Be with me in my sacred rite!" If using a candle to represent the God, it may be lit at this time. Funeral Chant: "One I love hath passed the Gate, I question not the hand of Fate. A blessing on her/him wouldst I ask, Help to speed her/his journey fast. Love her/him with thy very heart, From thee let her/him never part. By the earth below and stars above, Let her/him be in peace and love." Kiss the object belonging to the departed, and hold up to the sky. Light the white candle for the departed. "This flame I light to guide her/his way, So that far she/he shall not stray. Light and hope may it her/him lend, When 'tis done, 'tis journey's end." Meditate and remember the departed. If desired, the departed may be spoken of and recalled in appropriate manner at this time. Thank the God and Goddess for their presence and release circle in appropriate manner. The altar should remain undisturbed until the candle has burnt itself out. If desire d, the wax may be used in a talisman or some such in honor of the departed.

.Passing/Closing Rite The Opening Rite is performed as normal. The High Priest/ess rings the chime three times. All face South. The High Priest/ess says: The bell tolls for ____________. He/she stands before the portals to the mysteries beyond death. The our Lord awaits to greet and comfort him/her. The High Priest/ess faces the Altar and says: Great God; God of life and giver of life, Yet beholder of the knowledge of death. Open the gates for our beloved____________. Let him/her enter through the gates which all must pass. Let him/her dwell in the Summerlands to rest and recuperate. Yet it is sorrow that binds him/her to this world. The High Priest/ess gives each person a candle. Each person lights theirs from the mood candle and recalls pleasant memories of the departed then blows out their candle. All say: With love we meet; With love we part. With love we shall meet again. The High Priest/ess says: In our memories and in our hearts Will we remember the precious moments we shared with ____________. There we will find the joy in the symbols that recall his/her image. And it is that image of _____________ that brings us closer to him/her. So let us not mourn his/he. But have comfort in his/her ascension. For each day, We see the Sun die into the horizon. Yet we do not mourn His death. And each morning the Sun is reborn. For each year, in autumn, The leaves wither and die. Yet we do mourn their deaths. And each spring the leaves return. _____________, Now freed from the shell of your body, You walk without f ear into the realms of death; A journey through dreams, thought, and emotion. There you will join the energies of the Universe. There you will gather the strength to be reborn. Know that this is a rite of celebration and love. Let our hearts be filled with the memories of ____________. And know that death is the beginning of life, Not the end. And when our time comes, As it must, We will enter the realms gladly and unafraid. For we know, When rested and refreshed, We will be reborn again by the love of our Divine Parents. The Closing Rite is performed.

Priest and Priestess light the four candles of the elements saying: O elements of earth, air, fire and water, grant release from pain, heal those who remain here, in this more lonely world. And speed the soul of the one who is loved into the beautiful realms of the Gods. HP: (lighting the central white candle) Lovely, somber Lady of the Declining Moon, strong and silent Lord of the Far Realms beyond, be with us here at this time of loss. Priest and Priestess stand on each side of the altar facing south. HP: O, {friends name}, we do call on thee in spirit to stand here with us, and before the Gods.That we may give honor and love to one whom you have known who has passed beyond. HPS: Good friend, you have for a while lost one who is dear to you, and we all feel your loss. But it is only for a time, and we bid you to have no sorrow. there is a reason for being here and a reason for going. The Summerland, and the places beyond are warm pleasing and beautiful. With all ills gone, and youth anew, so let us all be truly happy for the one you love knows true joy at last! HP: Dying is only a mode of forgetting. A way of rest, a way of returning to the eternal Source. To be renewed and made strong. To rest and finally to return. H PS: We of the Old Ways know that when a person dies the soul returns again to earth. This has been a tenet of loving faith taught since long before history began. HP: It is said in our lore: Arrayed in some new flesh disguise, another mother gives birth. With sturdier limbs and brighter brain the old soul takes the road again. HP (pouring wine for all present and all face north) calls: "O gracious Lady who gives rest, O Lord of the twilight realms we do thank thee for guiding our friend to the golden portals of the beauteous lands beyond. ALL: & nbsp; we do ask, the love and good wishes for {departed's name} and for those good friends who yet remain behind. HP turns to the circle and says: I propose a toast...To the Gracious and Lovely Lady...... Blessed Be! ALL: Blessed Be! HP: And also do I propose a toast...... To {departed's name}, who now revels in the glory and beauty of the Summerlands..... Blessed Be! ALL: Blessed Be!

This was mainly made for children who have the ability to draw pictures of that which is bothering them, but many witches that I know also draw sometimes to help face or in this case say goodbye to someone that you didn't have a chance to say goodbye to or let go of something that you need to. All that is needed is a piece of paper that you drew the form of that which you need to let go of and a running body of water (stream, river or in case you're a city witch a flushing toilet will do too), if this is a person that you drew it may be helpful to have a pocket full of their favorite flower's petals or something else they like. All you have to do is look at the drawing and say goodbye say whatever you need to get off your chest and speak from the heart, then drop the picture into the water And toss the flower petals into the water after it, and watch the picture until it is completely out of your sight, then walk away and don't look back.

Broken Heart Spell To help ease a broken heart, walk alone in a secluded area. As you walk, pick up a small stone which appeals to you. It should be small enough so you can carry it with you. Hold it; feel its Earth power. Carry this stone with you until you feel you're ready to let go of your pain. When you're ready, hold up the stone as you say: "Gift of Mother Earth, You were here in the beginning, And you'll be here in the end. Thank you, now I'm ready to live again." Put away the stone in a special place. If you feel the need, take it out and meditate with it from time to time.

RITUAL FOR COMFORT (FROM THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE) *NOTE* This ritual will cause strong emotions, that may seem at first      to be overwhelming. However, you can get through it, with just a      little persistance.        Cast a circle in the usual way, the way that you are most familiar.        Light a candle of your favorite to reprisent you. Next to it, place      a candle of a color that reminds you of your friend, but, do not light      it.        Place a circle of candles around these two, on your altar, consisting      of a red candle, saying as you do, "I light this candle to represent      the circle of life and death."        The next candle should be pink. Say, "This candle represents love.      I ask with candle for the gift of love."        The next candle should be blue. Light it, saying, "This candle      represents peace. May I have peace in my heart."        The next candle should be white. Light it as you say, "This candle      represents protection, so that I may get through these hard times."        Light a purple candle and place it in the last spot, "This candle      represens the power of the spirit."        Outside the inner circle of candles, place memorabilia of the lost      one, or the one you are about to loose to sickness or illness. This can      be pictures, or any item that reminds you of him/her. Hold the unlit      candle representing the loved one and spend some quiet time re-living      the memories, and cherishing the fond memories you have of the loved      one. When finished, light the candle and put it back in the holder.        Visualize your loved one standing next to you. Watch him as he leaves      your side and travels off to a another place. If the loved one has      christian values, visualize him in heaven, if they believe in      reincarnation, visualize them being born as a baby again. Etc... If      unsure of the other's beliefs and you can't ask them, just visualize      them leaving. As they leave your side, they should pass through a big      white door.      After the visualization has faded, hold a black candle. Pour all your      negative emotions into this candle. You are allowed to cry. Breathe      all you have into the candle and when finished, light it and place it      somewhere outside the colorful circle of candles.        Address the lord and lady. Ask them for guidance. Ask the lady to      hold you as a mother. Rock back and forth with her once she is holding      you in her embrace. Feel the mother's warmth.        Once you have reached a feeling of release, extinguish all candles,      unless you are only planning on doing this ritual once, then let the      candles burn out completely. Take the black candle outside immediately      and either bury it beside a tree, or throw it into a large body of      water. Ask the spirit of (earth/water) to purify it, and to give you      strength to deal with your situation.        Close the circle and perform any other ritualistic habits that may a      part of your tradition, or that may help you feel better.