A new issue of a philosophical journal delves into the ways in which people honor the deceased, drawing on the ideas of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. The issue considers the challenge of expressing love without falling into clichés, offering comfort to grieving loved ones, and engaging a broader audience in these deeply personal matters. It suggests looking to the insights of philosophers, including Derrida, who once spoke at the funeral of his friend Emmanuel Levinas on December 27, 1995, at the Pantin cemetery in Paris. At that funeral, Derrida expressed uncertainty about his ability to find the right words, saying he wished to speak with "naked words, as childish and disarmed as my grief." He questioned to whom one should address oneself in such a moment, noting that it is not only to the family and friends present but also to oneself, as it is an opportunity to remember shared moments with the deceased. Derrida observed that those who speak publicly at funerals often interrupt the "animated murmur, the secret or intimate exchange" that connects the living to the deceased. He noted that speakers sometimes use the informal "you" to address the deceased directly, without mediation. Derrida suggested this use of the informal "you" is not necessarily a conventional necessity or a rhetorical ease but is preferred because any language that returns to oneself would seem indecent. He emphasized that funerals are for the living, allowing them to become aware of loss, but also a way to continue the existence of the deceased. Derrida taught that addressing the deceased remains a way to remain turned toward the other and to honor them. His reflections offer a philosophical lens through which to understand the complex emotions and responsibilities that come with mourning and remembrance.