This checklist can help you better understand the elements of a funeral, help guide your decisions, and help you be better prepared to make the arrangements.
- Select a funeral service location: chapel, church or grave site
- Decide on the time and date of service
- Select a cemetery for burial
- For those who are eligible, determine whether you want a military presence at the funeral
- Determine the preparation of the deceased:â—¦Traditional burial or Muslim Washing
- Traditional with personal clothing (suit, dress, casual)
- Select a casket
- Be prepared with information for vital statistics: i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, parents’ names.
- Military discharge papers
- Determine the number of death certificates you will need
- Be prepared to provide information for death notices and possible obituary
- Determine how many limousines will be required. (A limousine holds seven passengers)
- Decide if you would like to order personalized acknowledgement cards
- Be prepared to sign a contract and authorizations
- Be prepared to decide on the method of payment for services