Funeral Arrangement Checklist
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What To Bring To The Funeral Arrangements
- Clothes you choose for your loved one (including under garments—shoes are optional. Also jewelry can be used and can be left on or removed and returned after a wake.
- Items you and your family want to put in the casket
- Photos and other mementos for display
- Photos for obituary, prayer cards or makeup
- Military Discharge, Form DD-214 (if applicable, for military honors)
- Method of Payment (Cash, Check, Bank Check, Major Credit Card)
- Deed for cemetery (if available)
- Any obituary notes or drafts (hobbies, accomplishments, memberships)
- Any vital statistics (Social Security#, birthday, parents names, home address)
- Any notes on decisions about services or questions to ask
People to Contact (usually done after the arrangement meeting)
- Clergy or Funeral Celebrant
- Family and friends who would wish to attend
- Florists (if flowers desired)
- Pallbearers
- Reception hall or restaurant (if applicable)
- Any organizations the deceased was active in who may want to attend
- Anyone assisting in the services
Other Considerations
- Where do you want any memorial contributions to go?
- What about family members unable to attend or who need help with transportation?
Follow-Up Items
- Bring any of the items listed above that were not brought to the arrangements