Author and bereavement ministry leader Mauryeen O'Brien offers grieving loved ones words for remembering those who have died. At last a book of simple prayers and prayer services for those who mourn that is intended for use at the dining room table or on the living room couch. Designed for use in the home with family and friends, Gentle Keeping offers comfort for the grieving and gentle guidance on leading prayer. With prayers for particular people and special occasions, these twenty-eight simple prayers and twenty-five prayer services sustain those who mourn through the ordinary and not-so-ordinary days of the year.