Funeral planning: a comprehensive checklist

Choose a funeral director

Choose between burial and cremation

Choose a burial site or crematorium

Choose the location of the service

Choose whether to arrange family viewing

Plan and write an obituary

Transportation for those attending funeral

Send invitations to family and friends

Choose a coffin/casket/urn

Choose flowers

Choose outfit for deceased

Pick a photograph to be shown at funeral

Organise the Order of service

Choose hymns & music

Choose a eulogy, scripture and poems