Lutz Friedrichs describes the tense field of practice between the needs of the mourners, the services of the mourners and the church concerns. For practical action, impulses are given on the basis of case studies. These help to expand your own room for manoeuvre even in conflict situations. Pastors, vicars and prefects receive concrete suggestions for divine service, sermons and new forms of mourning. Special challenges are also considered, such as the burial of star children, interreligious funerals or animal burials.