The light cast long shadows as we gathered around the freshly turned earth. A heavy silence settled over the mourners, a testament to the profound sadness that burdened our hearts. We assembled in somber respect, sharing final copyright of comfort with each other and remembering the memory of the one we had laid to rest. A single carnation was gent

As the sun cast/fell/dimmed a soft golden hue upon the grave/resting place/final resting site, friends and family gathered/assembled/congregated. Memories of laughter/joy/happiness flooded/surfaced/returned like waves/currents/tides, washing over those present/in attendance/gathered to say their final farewells/goodbyes/adieu. A sense of peace/tran