F
C
UNERAL
HECKLIST (Generic)
Compiled from the internet and provided
by the Kempton New Church
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS
See if pre-arrangements are on file for the deceased at a funeral home or in the personal
effects of the deceased.
If the deceased was registered for organ/body donation, which is time sensitive, follow
whatever procedures have already been outlined for this circumstance by the
organization that will be handling the donation.
Decide on burial, cremation, or home burial.
People to notify: funeral home or crematorium, clergy, and any relatives or friends that
need to know of the death right away
Death certificate; Give the following information to the funeral home, which will draw
up the certificate. If not using a funeral home, the coroner will do it.
o Social Security number
o Date of birth (may require a birth certificate)
o Names of the deceased’s parents
If you wish for a keepsake from the deceased, such as a lock of hair, share this with the
funeral director.
Make sure any jewelry the deceased was wearing is removed and given to the family.
PREPARING FOR INTERMENT and MEMORIAL SERVICES, and RECEPTION
Consult with clergy to plan the memorial service.
Time and place: ____________________________
Also with clergy, make arrangements for graveside/interment service, if desired.
Choose a place to gather after the service, if desired.
Select casket or urn.
Arrange for a cemetery plot.