Details to Discuss & Items to Prepare

The following information of the deceased is required for government forms and to assist in discussing how the funeral shall be conducted.

Full Name

Address

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Occupation

Marital Status

Name of Spouse

(Include maiden name, if applicable)

Date of Marriage

(You might be asked for the marriage certificate for spousal benefits)

Mother’s Name

Mother’s Place of Birth

Father’s Name

Father’s Place of Birth

Cemetery

(Location of exact crypt/plot is not of crucial importance during the arrangements, however if you have any documentation with you it would be helpful.)

Church / Service Location

(Language in which Mass or Service is to be conducted)

Visitation

(1 or 2 Days & Visitation times)

Limousines

(Pick up and drop off location. Also who will be in the car (s).)

Pallbearers

(Traditionally 6)

Police Escort

Newspaper Notice

Mass / Service Readings

Words of Remembrance (Eulogy)

Flowers and/or Donations