A dominant theme in the works of Pan Yue (247-300) is lamentation. His most famous work is a set of poems, "Lamenting Her Death," written in mourning for his wife, Lady Yang. Pan Yue also composed two fu pieces on the unconventional subject of pre-interment rituals and obsequies for Lady Yang, "Fu Lamenting Her Death" and "Mourning the Eternally Departed." The latter exemplifies Pan Yue's literary craft as displayed in his works on death and mourning and is worthy of detailed consideration. An annotated translation is included in this article.