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What prayer do you say at a cemetery?

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There are a number of prayers that you can say when visiting a cemetery, praying for the repose of the souls of your loved ones.

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When visiting a grave, it is most appropriate to say a short prayer at the cemetery, asking God to grant eternal rest to your loved ones.

The most common prayer at a cemetery is the "Eternal Rest" prayer.

You can also pray the prayer of St. Gertrude for the souls in purgatory.

A simple Hail Mary or even a Rosary could be prayed at a cemetery as well.

There is no "right" prayer to pray at a cemetery. The key is to pray for the repose of souls, and to ask God to have mercy on them.