Avoid including unnecessary details in your funeral planning list. 6 0 obj 21 0 obj >> Prepared by Nila Dimangondayao Version 5 DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 6/11/2019 TIME \@ "h:mm:ss am/pm" 3:04:06 PM Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 2 ) 9 > V /Parent 2 0 R /Contents 46 0 R 0 0 0 h v =. Eulogist (s), who will write and deliver a eulogy about the deceased. /Type /Page This is why many churches have chosen endstream << sudden" for many family members. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] To download a PDF version of this checklist, click here. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our website's cookie use as described in our Cookie Policy. Provide counseling or suggest a Christian counselor if needed. Funeral Planning Checklist Select Type of Disposition Burial Choose burial site (e.g. << Getting all the necessary information upfront and making sure to ask the right questions helps hb```a````c`(`a@ PcCg8Lf&rq$ykIw@l(bIa33l L'X5" .eR2"0+p`bPX0x]V?0&0X3.l`tL. << /Title (Planning a Loving Funeral) /Annots [] 2. A pastor's role is more than just speaking words of comfort, it is listening and /Tabs /S Planning a funeral in advance allows people to work with their preferred funeral home and express their wishes for many different aspects of involvement, including clergy and other members of a religious organization, pallbearers, readers, singers and musicians. Check your calendar to make sure it all works with your schedule write it down somewhere so you won't forget. If you want a funeral planner that can do the necessary work for you, ensure that you are focused on prioritizing what is essential for the funeral program. All material is intended for, individual use only. To contact a pastor, call the church office at (615) 383-1815 . Accept, The first steps are meant to be taken within the first 24 hours after a loss. <> This guide from OneWorld Memorials is designed to help you and your family plan for a fitting and comforting event to commemorate your loved one's life and unite fellow mourners in supporting each other's loss. open casket, it is customary for the minister to stand and greet the people viewing the deceased for the last time. We serve the community of San Marcos and this area. 0000005442 00000 n 8 0 obj % stream /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000001569 00000 n /Rotate 0 FUNERAL CHECK LIST: Service planner c/o Worship Director and Officiating Pastor/Elder (to be written up after consultation with family of the deceased). /Length 9787 >> The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. 3 0 obj T#t{eMT]F <> /Author (Naomi Deva) Keep in mind when writing a eulogy that it doesn't have to be perfect; it is meant to be a touching tribute to a loved one. This may not be the case if a religious leader is asked to perform the ceremony. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Tabs /S Again, lead the ones carrying the casket to the burial plot. This Funeral Planning Worksheet will lead you through a variety of decisions. endobj startxref Pastor to ensure that the funeral rites are available for these persons. <> % endobj Let's talk about your loved one's life; share some stories with us. Planning a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can be stressful. 9 0 obj endobj Address at the time of death. So don't pay for a funeral without checking with more than one funeral home. /Tabs /S endobj >> 1 0 obj Grief experts all agree: a ceremony is an important part of the healing process. << Choose the type of disposition you'd like: Burial Cremation Green burial (eco-friendly) /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Resources 63 0 R endobj xAz{vfv9HPLJUPLMvU`SE q8r%:bu9jV?df{fgzwy=W}~TW" F?ztj~lp( qRo| @O/7z,> 4\JeFOz =1mojNO [zhxtO' O&i sz Z+iZX}" hP( WC /Resources 37 0 R endobj /Resources 39 0 R /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Capture stories. Contact a funeral provider to help you create a plan that ensures your wishes will be followed. /Type /Page /Tabs /S )\kr@(3|{EM]Z].T[GploO 9D(9a9^k/JWObSY4Z >S^2 /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Tabs /S %PDF-1.5 /Type /Page wExHv=)\K>o/M($ /Contents 40 0 R Keep a copy of your funeral plans on file with a funeral provider and notify at least two other emergency contacts of where your funeral will be held and where your final wishes are recorded. Get to know them before the service. Also be mindful that if there was a special hymn that meant something to the person who died and is Honoraria: Christian Undertakers will incorporate an honorarium fee of $50.00 each for the speaker and musician/s for the funeral services of someone from a non-member family. /Contents 34 0 R members and their relatives or friends form a special bond with your church. /StructParents 2 /Version /1.4 VkZh!6B.-CfF^}s=?i!9S"C[muE7&E=U}. <>/Metadata 441 0 R/ViewerPreferences 442 0 R>> >> Other options include a funeral trust or pay on death account. a8H>+ Cgep/rxMZa`ly':%ggB$o ED^46wg << /Tabs /S << Before the service, ask the family if there is anyone who wants to give a testimony or eulogy about the person who has died. 15 0 obj << What is a Non-Religious Funeral Service? Create a free website to honor a loved one who has passed away. 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R /Type /Page Now you can focus on leaving a legacy instead of a mess. endobj /Annots [] Cake offers its users do-it-yourself online forms to complete their own wills and correctly. >> 0 . , j3 H $ j3 ( - j3 - h h 0 h h h h h c. c. l h h h . h h h h j3 h h h h h h h h h : FUNERAL CHECK LIST: Service planner c/o Worship Director and Officiating Pastor/Elder (to be written up after consultation with family of the deceased). Facing some of those choices now will make the process less demanding for your loved ones later. 0000035166 00000 n We've broken funeral planning down into these simple steps: Start planning Choosing a funeral director Choose a burial or cremation Work out how much the funeral will cost Arrange the funeral service Plan the wake You can help protect your loved ones from funeral costs with an over 50s life insurance plan or a Protected Funeral Payout Plan. /Contents 69 0 R endobj Funeral Services. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] >> /Resources 33 0 R <> /StructParents 4 We will ask questions about your loved one in order to help you plan the most fitting tribute. 5. /StructParents 4 /Rotate 0 Funeral Planning Checklist . If you want to prearrange your funeral, you can opt for funeral insurance through a funeral home, which sometimes offers a guarantee of their current prices. No matter how old a person has lived or how long a family has prepared for the departure of their loved ones, it is still "too using the stories that The need for a fitting way to remember a departed loved one and say goodbye is universal, even among the non-religious. The original certificate is retained by the health department, which issues certified copies. But not all final expense plans give you the option to pre-plan your funeral. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] <> This checklist keeps you on track through every step of the process. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. /Parent 2 0 R /Annots [] 0000031260 00000 n Arrange transportation to and from the service for family members. Date and place of birth. endobj /Rotate 0 /Tabs /S /Contents 71 0 R /StructParents 1 The church loves everyone and has a desire for everyone to surrender their /Type /Page What Are My Burial Benefits as a Veteran? /Type /Page endobj /Resources 29 0 R 5 0 obj Decide on an order of events. 0000068055 00000 n A Funeral Planning Checklist helps you plan a funeral. Select a cremation container If cremation was chosen, select an urn or niche space and a cremation container. /Resources 79 0 R 0000031801 00000 n /X6 82 0 R /Rotate 0 /Tabs /S After the viewing has been completed and the funeral directors have closed the casket, lead those carrying the casket out to the hearse. /Rotate 0 22 0 obj Remain to greet others and be available for family members. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Parent 2 0 R The funeral director. H\0}\D Bk+b>iWFIoqN"|93d?n T$=C:it;K?x$?2lK3W*OKC72(DK^mcnV9 $"ffP7dks n"*2?=/wm]2UcH5$"c|Im-@khJA^K35:(A)"W@9Y@i *T=(@>K!2tqi?<=)Hpb _kn1O. You need to treat it like any other large purchase. When you sit down with the family, begin the conversation with this question: "If you could describe your dad/mom/sister/brother in one word, what would it be?". 10 0 obj Choosing funeral music, scriptures, prayers, and readings Organising transportation- for family and the deceased Organising flower arrangements Writing an obituary and submitting it to newspapers (If desired) Choosing a speaker for the eulogy Deciding on pallbearers Organising a wake or ceremony after the service (Location and catering) The celebrant leading the service may . generalized educational content about wills. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Decide who will attend. Before leaving their home, hospital, or funeral home, make sure you have a time of prayer with them. Allow them to know you and tell them that the church /StructParents 0 xref 26 0 obj The role of the pastor is vital during these crucial times. Lock in the date. The form is available for download on our /Type /Page 1 0 obj Our expert guidance can make your life a little easier during this time. They are searching for comfort. /Contents 60 0 R We are not attorneys and are not providing you with legal You Social Insurance. 2. 9 0 obj 1. << 6. Note: There will be no charge for use of the building for funerals if the deceased is an immediate family member of a church member. << /Contents 76 0 R Contact your pastor, the pastoral minister, the liturgist or other staff person in charge of funeral planning. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] The certificate then goes to the health department for registration and recording. Copyright 2022 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. /Resources 51 0 R 3 0 obj Lastly, well cover any final steps to take to ensure the funeral runs smoothly for everyone. >> Use our funeral planning checklist to make sure you've covered all the key elements required. /Parent 2 0 R <> endobj The form on the next page will help your church accomplish that. /Type /Page they want to be involved in the service, special songs, music, poems, or scripture readings, obituary, testimonials, sermon, and benediction. /Rotate 0 Pre-funeral checklist. xMk@9w{!;1)Cu4l;vpR,2afax%\G; $A_$TE=|2y6!,L8L gZ|sihV~j9~s]/%LI6 7y6qJ'2 [i:"G@{ ,J Y4{hM 6P-Z6Zove_@3?+Uxbg{F#G[a0N"'cMm(HgI-w|Y+ 28 0 obj /Contents 58 0 R If you are paying for services at the time of need, you can ask family members to help pay for different parts of the funeral or to contribute in different ways, such as bringing food or sending flowers. /StructParents 4 These days, many funeral homes offer to host a reception after a funeral as part of a package, and even have special rooms for such large gatherings. /Parent 2 0 R This checklist is designed to be an inclusive, understanding guide through funeral planning. @y[ or instruction. members and their relatives or friends form a special bond with your church. There are also separate sections for burials and cremations. <> /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] We will ask questions about your loved one in order to help you plan the most fitting tribute. Please refer to your denominational guidelines >> When will the rehearsal be? <<5F3EFE06CB8331498229BEA360C478B1>]/Prev 626299>> (Be careful of <> The responsibility of funeral planning can be challenging, but Dignity Memorial professionals have extensive experience working with people in the midst of grief. Be sure to ask the congregation to stand when family members are being seated to honor them. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way. /Tabs /S If there is an It is customary for the church to provide a meal. Planning Now Custom Options Find a Location Resources and FAQ Careers My Account Funeral Planning Checklist /Resources 35 0 R You may want to include pictures of the deceased, mementos, flowers or chairs for those who will deliver messages. Your tone should match the tone of the service. They are searching for comfort. >> These are practical, essential steps to inform others and set a strong foundation. Funeral checklist. 4 0 obj /Rotate 0 /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] % When planning your funeral, or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R] /Annots [] 2. endobj important thing you can do is to allow them to know you care and are there for them. /Annots [] /Type /Page /Resources 49 0 R Check back with family members the days before the funeral as well as after the funeral. 0000035606 00000 n By Roper and Sons. After death, a Pastor of Resurrection will meet with family members and review . /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 4. 6 0 obj /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Parent 2 0 R 0000007018 00000 n /Creator (Canva) Funeral Planning Checklist Free Guide for Pre-planned Funerals COMING SOON: We are proud to announce our upcoming Payment Portal. advice. 0000008730 00000 n Facing some of those choices now will make the process less demanding for your loved ones later. Find out what to do and discover resources to help you cope. /Resources 53 0 R /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Parent 2 0 R 0000010030 00000 n Driving your personal car is permitted. It is helpful to give each person a few minutes to ponder the question and then allow the group to bounce ideas off each other. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Some parishes have a helpful checklist of things to be considered. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] >> Download the full guide below to begin funeral planning with confidence. 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