Checklist

At the time of death, there are countless things that must be done. The list below contains 49 of these, and many are decisions that can be made and information that can be assembled ahead of time. The more you do ahead of time, the easier you will make it for those left behind.

Notify:
The Doctor or Coroner
The Funeral Director
The Cemetery or Memorial Park
The Minister and Church
All the Relatives
All the Friends
Employers of mourners who must be absent from work
Organist and Singer
Pallbearers
Insurance Agents
Unions and Fraternal Organizations
Newspapers
Attorney, Accountant or Executor or Estate

In Addition To:
Providing vital statistics about the Deceased
Preparing and signing necessary papers
Providing addresses for all interested people who must be notified
Answering innumerable sympathetic phone calls, messages, and letters
Meeting and talk with everyone about all details
Greeting all friends and relatives who call
Providing lodging for out-of-town guests
Prepare home for visitors
Planning funeral car list

Decide On:
Cemetery/Mausoleum Property
Memorial or Monument
Casket
Vault or Outer Case
Clothing
Flowers
Music
Food
Information for Obituary
Time and Place of Service
Transportation
Cards of Thanks

And You Must Pay For Some or All of the Following:
Doctors and Nurses
Hospital
Medicine and Drugs
Funeral
Cemetery Lot
Interment Service
Minister
Musical Selections
Florist
Clothing
Transportation
Telephone and Telegram
Food
Memorial or Monument
Current or Urgent Bills (mortgage, taxes, etc.)