Check out this planning checklist to create your unique funeral arrangements, but remember that you don't need to make all these decisions right now. If you want to talk with one of our staff members about creating personalized funeral plans, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Necessary Information
Personal Information
- Personal Information
- Your father’s name
- Your mother’s name including maiden name
- Your social security number
- Your highest level of education
- Affiliations
Affiliations
- Fraternal organizations
- Union memberships
- Service organizations
- Any special recognitions
Military Service Information
- Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured
- Serial number
- Military service
- Branch rank
- Date of enlistment
- Date of discharge
Getting Started
- Select a funeral home.
- Note any specific instructions for your services and final disposition.
- Organize personal information for your obituary.
- If you wish, choose a charity for any donations.
The Funeral Service
- Select burial or cremation.
- Choose a casket or cremation container. Pick funeral locations and service types.
- Make a note of any desired traditions or religious rituals. Make notes regarding clothing choice for service.
- Choose floral arrangements.
- Choose any specific hymns and songs you’d like included.
- Pick photos and mementos for a memorial display.
Service Participants
- Designate pallbearers.
- Select a clergy member or officiant for the service.
- Pick friends or family members to say the eulogy, read scripture, share a remembrance or other readings
- If you wish, choosing musicians.
Final Disposition
- Choose a cemetery.
- Select a burial plot or mausoleum.
- Select a memorial or grave marker and inscription.
- Decide who will keep your urn.
- Decide who will scatter your ashes and where.