From the Lakota

To the North

Mother Sun may your light shine on him and your warmth comfort him in the chill of the night

To the South

Father Earth

Use your strength to guide him and your wisdom to lead him

To the East

May your creatures large and small help him, through his journey, the deer who walks softly on the ground, the owl with all his wisdom

To the West

Your forefathers take your hand and show you the enlightened trail,

To happiness.

From Christianity

Lord God, through your mercy

Those who have lived in faith

Find eternal peace

Bless this grave, and

Send your angels to watch over it.

Forgive the sins of our brother

Whose body we bury here,

Welcome him into your presence

And with your saints let him rejoice in you forever.

I would like all who are gathered here to join hands and with me recite

The Lord's Prayer.

(Three rifles fire three times over the grave. Taps is played twice, second from a distance. The flag is folded. The flag and three spent rounds are presented.)

Almighty father, we commend unto you our brother Anthony, that he may rest in eternal happiness.

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,

(Sand is thrown onto the casket.)

Take his body to the earth from whence it came...

Amen.

(The casket is lowered. Mourners throw flowers into the grave.)