As a pastor at a funeral, my goal is to be near a family as they view their loved one’s body. As people pass by, I’m standing near the casket. I try to carefully judge just how close to stand by the casket and by those who grieve, ready to step closer to pray, put an arm around a shoulder, stable a weary friend, and comfort those who mourn. I do the same when walking in between the casket towards the hearse, standing by the hearse while waiting for it to be loaded/unloaded, and even by the grave until it is closed. I don’t want to be too close and intrusive nor too far away and be elusive. 
As I was standing there recently, I wondered just how close I needed to be and while adjusting my stance, I had this thought: The Spirit of God is the ultimate Comforter, not me. I am so glad ultimate comfort does not depend on me because of my inability, limitations, weakness, etc. He is nearer and closer than I ever could be. His presence is in the believer, not just near them. He always adjusts at the right moment, in the right amount to give us exactly and more than we need in our time of grief. What a comfort that is! How amazing is that! I am extremely thankful His nearness is perfect and his presence gives unlimited ultimate comfort to those who mourn.
Psalm 73:28
“But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works.”
stephen R Harrison 
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