Funeral planning: a comprehensive checklist

Planning a funeral in the wake of losing a loved one can leave you feeling lost and exhausted. To help you organise proceedings and to make sure you've got everything covered you can use our funeral checklist below.

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  • Choose a funeral director

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  • Choose between burial and cremation

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  • Choose a burial site or crematorium

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  • Choose the location of the service

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  • Choose whether to arrange family viewing

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  • Plan and write an obituary

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  • Transportation for those attending funeral

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  • Send invitations to family and friends

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  • Choose a coffin/casket/urn

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  • Choose flowers

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  • Choose outfit for deceased

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  • Pick a photograph to be shown at funeral

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  • Organise the Order of service

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  • Choose hymns & music

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  • Choose a eulogy, scripture and poems

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