What is presented here is a very basic form for the Rite of Final Sacrifice most people actually prepare to perform this rite with some sections or even all of the rite in a Celtic language. Each tribe or local congregation who chooses to use this rite will tailor it to their own exact needs. This particular text is here presented all in English though the tribe from which it comes actually uses it with considerable amounts of Gaelic. Because of the nature of the sudden need for this rite many of the members of a group should be taught how to perform this for one another so that it may be done when needed by whoever is present.

This is designed to be performed by one person who has come prepared with a cup of some sort with water therein and some items to give as offerings, small silver coins are easy to transport and use.

“Blessings on all here”

“May the Gods be with you”

“Peace of the Gods within this place”

“Blessings of the Gods and Ancestors upon this person”

Present the cup holding it up before the dying and say: “Behold the cup of truth may we all partake and know that we are of one people.” Take a sip from the cup and it may be shared with anyone else present after sharing the cup among those present the dying person is either assisted in taking a drink or if unable the cup is touched to the lips or hand of the person.

An offering is held up and the Tribal Patron is addressed: “This person is prepared to pass across the threshold of worlds. Resting now in the arms of our people in this world, but soon to rest in the arms of our people in the next world. Accept this sacrifice freely given and show favor on this one of our people.

Another offering is held up and the personal Patron of the dying individual is addressed: “This person is ready to pass across the threshold of worlds, accept this sacrifice freely given and show favor on this one who has walked so closely with you.”

A third offering is held up and a chthonic Deity is addressed: “We ask that you accept this sacrifice freely given and grant a gentle journey to the next world for this person.”

Address the dying person placing a hand on them if you can, any other members present may also place a hand on the person and say: “You are of the people, you have feasted with us in this world and you will feast now with the ancestors in the next world. Know that you will be honored and spoken well of among the folk.”

“Gods be with you”

The three offerings given in sacrifice may be placed in a tribal offering shaft, a natural body of water or placed in the hand of the person prior to being buried or cremated.