The light cast long shadows as we gathered around the freshly turned earth. A heavy silence blanketed the mourners, a testament to the profound loss that filled our hearts. We gathered in somber respect, sharing final copyright of support with each other and remembering the legacy of the one we had laid to rest. A single rose was gently placed upon

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