Perhaps the most poignant moment of the Mayyith Niskaram is the prayer where the priest implores God to "show forth Thy mercy upon Thy servant." The liturgy acknowledges the reality that no human is perfect. It does not pretend the departed was a saint, but rather throws itself upon the grace of God.
For the faithful, Mayyith Niskaram is not just a farewell; it is a promise of a "Good Morning" yet to come. mayyith niskaram