Whether you are making arrangements following a death or as part of pre-planning, there are a number of decisions that must be made.  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. Our ultimate goal is always to help you create a service that is meaningful, appropriate and affordable.

• Select a funeral service location: chapel, gravesite or temple?
• Decide on the time and date of service
• Select a cemetery for burial
• Select a priest (if)
• Determine the preparation of the deceased:
  • Traditional preparation (suit, dress, casual)
  • No preparation (closed coffin or no service will be held)
• Select a coffin
• Be prepared with information for vital statistics: i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, parents’ names.
• Be prepared to provide information for death notices and possible obituary
• Consider a church, a charity or organization for donations in memory of the deceased
• Determine if any limousine will be required.
• Consider care for any young children or older adults who may or may not attend the service
• Consider which family members or friends can assist in informing others of the death/funeral plans
• 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.

Remember, we are with you all the way.  When in doubt, please do not hesitate to ask us questions.