Arrange A Funeral Checklist
Funeral offers a chance to say goodbye to a loved one but also a celebration of life.
What would a loved one would have wanted?
Once you have registered a death you will receive a burial / cremation Certificate which the funeral director will need.
Arrange A Funeral Checklist
Funeral Plans
Has a detailed plan been already decided by the deceased?
Do they have a plan? Have they already planned and paid for the service? Any details set out in a will?
Documents and Information
Legal Certificates
- Burial / Cremation Certificate
- Full Name
- Date and Place Birth
- Date and Place Death
Burial or Cremation
This is personal preference and can be based on a number of factors like beliefs, budgets and preferences.
Once this decision is reached you need to decide on burial site or crematorium.
Obituary
Short article that announces the death of a person.
Traditionally published in local or national newspapers.
Funeral Director
Chose a funeral director. Ask for quotes as they can be very expensive
- Coffin/ Casket/ Urn
- Hearse
- Body Transfers
- Flowers
- Viewings
- Directors Fees
- Disbursements
Pallbearers
Help carry the coffin from the hearse to the service and then to the rave if a burial.
Order of Service
Step-by-step outline of itinerary of the ceremony may include:
- Hymns
- Songs
- Readings
- Poems
- Photographs
Eulogy
Eulogy is an opportunity to pay tribute to the person who has died.
Wake
Social gathering shortly after a the service a chance for the friends and family to share memories.
Organise a venue and decide on catering / drinks arrangements.
Related Checklists
Register A Death Checklist
Important steps and pieces of information that is needed.
