Things To Remember When Planning A Funeral

When something as tragic as a family member or friend passes away, the last thing you want to deal with is planning the funeral. Planning a funeral can be a very difficult task, especially considering the circumstances. For this reason, we have compiled a list of things to remember when planning a funeral. Although this will not help with the emotional stress you are experiencing, it may take off some of the pressure you are experiencing in such a difficult time.


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When planning a funeral, consider the following:
1. Collect personal information and compile to form an obituary.
2. Choose a funeral home
3. Choose whether the deceased will be buried or cremated.
4. Select a casket or cremation container.
5. Choose the funeral location and type of funeral service.
6. Decide when and where the visitations will take place (attend visitations as well).
7. Decide what the deceased will wear (if buried).
8. Select the music for the funeral service.
9. Choose literature to be read at the funeral service.
10. Arrange for funeral transportation (funeral coach, limousine, clergy car, etc.)
11. Choose the clergy or the officiator.
12. Select who you want to be the pallbearers.
13. Select which family member or friend is going to perform the eulogy.
14. Choose a cemetery (if not already chosen by the deceased).
15. Select a burial or cremation plot (if not already chosen by the deceased).
16. Submit the obituary to the appropriate newspapers, etc.