Mourning Without Hope

Yesterday, while watching this woman (the maternal aunt of the man who died) who is clutching the coffin I was reminded again and again of this scripture:

1 Thessalonians 4:13
"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope."
In this photo they are dragging her away from the coffin so they can close it for the last time.