HASHKAVOT
Prayer on Behalf of the Deceased
For men:
A good reputation is better than good oil, and the day of death [is better] than the day he was born. In the final analysis all is heard, so fear Hod and heed His commandments, for that is [the lot of] all mankind. The pious will rejoice in honor – they will sing joyously upon their beds. He Who has mercy on all creatures, will have forbearance, compassion and mercy on the vital force, spirit and soul of (name of deceased) son of (name of the mother of deceased). May the Godly Spirit rest him in Gan Eden, him and all the Children of Israel who rest together with him in mercy and forgiveness. And may it be so willed, and we will say, Amen.
For women:
A valorous wife – who can find? Her value is far greater than pearls. Favor is deceptive and beauty is vain; a God-fearing woman – she should be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own deeds praise her in the gates. He Who has mercy on all creatures, will have forbearance, compassion and mercy on the vital force, spirit and soul of (name of deceased) daughter of (name of the mother of deceased). May the Godly Spirit rest her in Gan Eden, her and all the Children of Israel who rest together with her in mercy and forgiveness. And may it be so willed, and we will say, Amen.