Preplanning Checklist

Ready to plan ahead? Give us a call today to set up a preplanning meeting. Below are a few things you can do on your own to get started right away.

• Decide what type of service you want.
• Determine where you will be buried.
• If you choose to have a viewing, note clothing preferences.
• Consider options for a location to hold your service (funeral home, religious facility, sentimental building, graveside, etc.).
• Decide what you want for flowers.
• If you would rather not have flowers, decide what charity donations can be made to.
• Determine who will be a part of your service, including pallbearers, an officiant, musicians, etc.
• Determine who will be a part of your service, including pallbearers, an officiant, musicians, etc.
• Choose which songs you would like played or performed at your service and consider other service elements such as special readings or scripture.
• Write an obituary or make notes about information you would like included in your obituary.

Choose Who You Want to be in Charge

• Make sure someone, preferably your executor, has a copy of the will.
• Designate someone to be your power of attorney.
• Give a family member or chosen friend a list of important account information that will need to be contacted and handled following your death.
• Have someone prepared to cancel basic utility services, subscriptions, and digital accounts.
• Make sure someone knows where you have preplanned and has an understanding of your final wishes for your desired service.

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