Atheist Prayers?

[Eilonnwy]

I suggest simply lying and say you'll pray for him, and/or bow your head during prayer. It's a funeral for God's sake. If one is going to a funeral, they should either play the part required or stay home and put flowers on the grave later.

This posts makes a lot more sense now that you've admitted to being a theist. Not a surprise that you would expect others to kowtow to your religion.

BTW, I've been to funerals at churches and had to go to mass many times in high school as an atheist. I don't have to bow my head and pretend I believe. The people around me were just fine with me sitting silently during their services.