The funeral service for Pres. Boyd K. Packer was held this morning, and it was broadcast through lds.org. I caught the last half of it, in which a few people spoke about Pres. Packer's life of service and about God's plan of happiness for His children. After the talks and the lovely songs were over, the coffin was brought into a hearse to be carried to a nearby cemetery.
The event didn't feel like a sad occasion, though there is certainly some sorrow at parting. Instead of sorrow, I felt reverence, respect, and hope. I felt confirmed in my belief that our spirits live on after we die, and that we will eventually be reunited with those we love. I am grateful for a lovely, reverent funeral service. I am grateful that I was able to watch what I could and feel in my heart what I know to be true: life doesn't end at death, because death is essential to progress in God's plan of happiness for His children.
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