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.
Funeral planning
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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