how to respect without praying

[Zen Badger]

so, not being a debbie downer at all, but i just lost my uncle a few hours ago. he was on my father's side, which is mostly jehova's witness. i don't know what to ask here, my mind is still a bit scrambled. not looking for condolences, not fishing for emotional words, he was very old and after being diagnosed he didn't suffer long (relatively speaking) - that i'm satisfied with. i just know they'll want me to pray and tho none of them are non-believers, they don't despise me. at the same time, i don't want to disrespect them. how would you handle this during whatever service or celebration of life the family will have, when it comes to prayer?

For starters condolences for your uncles passing.

But if they know you're an atheist how can it be a problem?

You just stand there quietly(or sit as the case may be) whilst they pray.