We have to face the fact that there is sincere sadness in this beautiful chapel today. Of course, as always, the Liturgy will be very powerful and very beautiful. But still, each of us, who make

up this large congregation, cannot shaft our personal sadness at the departure of a very special person, special I suppose, in different ways to different people. The silence at the centre, the lone coffin in our midst, creates a mood of memory which will remain with us when this day is well passed.