Funeral for a friend's wife

I went to a funeral for a friend's wife today.

I never met her, but he is a good friend and I needed to be there.

It was at a church I'd never been to and the church was packed--200 people, I'd say.

A bishop was there to lead the service and celebrate communion.

I knew bishop's came to priest's funeral--but priest's wives?

I won't tell Bern, she wouldn't like to know that.

A sad but hopeful day.

I don't really know what I think about the afterlife--but I'll hope for the best.