Funeral Checklist

Checklist of Funeral, Burial and Personal Items

The funeral preplanning process is relatively easy, and guarantees that important decisions are taken care of in advance. The result is a funeral that honors and celebrates your life. Fortis Family has prepared the following checklist, which will introduce you to the funeral planning process

Documents and items to locate

Deed to cemetery plot
Insurance papers
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
All deeds and titles
Mortgages and notes
Automobile records, titles and registrations
Tax records
Bank account information
Credit card information
Safe deposit box location and key
Social Security benefits information
Benefits from any fraternal, veteran or union organizations
Veteran discharge papers
Citizenship papers

Personal Information to prepare for family

Information regarding the will (attorney, the executor)
Name of medical power of attorney, if one exists
Names of accountant, stockbroker or banker
Information about any real estate, stocks or bonds
Plans for any pets

Funeral Service Preparations

Select funeral home
Select casket or urn
Prepare death certificate
Select pallbearers
Choose a family viewing or a visitation
Select flowers
Select music
Select where to send memorial contributions
Arrange transportation
Select clothing/jewelry
Select which newspapers to notify
Prepare information for obituary (family history, education, professional history, activities, etc.)
Arrange reception (location and food)
List family and friends to notify

Church or Memorial Service Plans

Location of a church or memorial service
Select clergy
Name any family or friends that should deliver eulogy or participate in service
Select scripture or literature to read
Select photographs to display

Burial Preparations

Select cemetery plot
Select grave marker and inscription

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