As you prepare to create a meaningful funeral, we invite you to make use of this decision checklist and planning worksheet to help you summarize your thoughts and decisions about the funeral you are planning. Do not let this outline limit your creativity; it is intended only as a springboard for your own ideas. This is the perfect guide to share with family and friends that will assist your funeral director as you work together to finalize your plans.
Funeral Services Companion Guide
Decision Checklist
Whether you choose burial or cremation, below you will find a checklist of the key topics and
decisions you should review with your funeral home when planning a meaningful funeral for
a loved one.
Burial Arrangements
- 1. Provide life story information
- 2. Discuss disposition & personalization 3. plans
- 3. Review ceremony & tribute options
- 4. Select personalized tribute merchandise
Casket
Vault
Cemetery & monument needs
Keepsakes & remembrance jewelry - 5. Choose memorialization items
Stationery
Memorial books
Acknowledgement cards
Video tributes - 6. Finalize payment plan
- 7. Review next steps & final arrangements
Cremation Arrangements
- 1. Provide life story information
- 2. Discuss disposition & personalization plans
- 3. Review ceremony & tribute options
- 4. Select personalized tribute merchandise
Casket or Container
Memorial Urn
Urn Vault
Keepsakes & remembrance jewelry - 5. Choose memorialization items
Stationery
Memorial books
Acknowledgement cards
Video tributes - 6. Finalize payment plan
- 7. Review next steps & final arrangements