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8 0 obj << As we've said, we've got the experience which could make planning a memorial service easier for you and your family. Copyright 2022 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. /Annots [] It starts with immediate actions to take following a death then covers the entire process through making funeral arrangements and what to do after the service. Address at the time of death. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] The national median cost for a funeral with burial in 2021 is $7,848, according to the NFDA. 0000005442 00000 n
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Planning a funeral with this Funeral Planning Checklist will make your planning easier and speed up the process. The law requires bodies that are not embalmed be buried sooner than bodies . Marital status and surviving spouse's name, if applicable. But we're here to say this: an easy, cheaper path is not always better one. /Annots [] We cannot give you customized advice on your situation or needs, which would require the service
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Planning a funeral in advance allows people to work with their preferred funeral home and express their wishes for many different aspects of involvement, including clergy and other members of a religious organization, pallbearers, readers, singers and musicians. Family member often are looking for answers or reasons why this has just happened, as Well discuss what should be included in an obituary, what elements would mean the most in a funeral or memorial service and more. We have provided a basic outline in the worksheet section of this document. 0000035436 00000 n
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Our expert guidance can make your life a little easier during this time. Notify relatives and friends. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Pastor to ensure that the funeral rites are available for these persons. $ h0 << Staff on-site upon arrival of remains and available to attend to needs of family until everything is set up. If you want to plan ahead for your funeral wishes or plan a funeral for a loved one, the checklist below will help you in making important decisions. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Once your loved one has passed, check filing cabinets or the safety deposit box to locate prearrangement paperwork. /Tabs /S 2 0 obj 0000009749 00000 n
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But on top of these basic expenses, you will need to plan for the burial plot cost and casket price (or the urn cost if you choose cremation), a headstone, and flowers for the funeral or memorial service. endobj Review this checklist of questions to help you plan a funeral that fits your family member's wishes while you navigate the . 0000001569 00000 n
When a death in the family occurs, it's important to ask questions about funeral arrangements. At the burial plot, stand at the head of the casket if possible. /StructParents 3 /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Parent 2 0 R Decide who will attend. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. /Resources 61 0 R /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Contact a funeral provider to help you create a plan that ensures your wishes will be followed. 0000008103 00000 n
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Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way. Yet they achieve those things in very different ways. When planning your funeral, or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Planning your funeral in advance can make a lot of sense financially. The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. JFIF C << endobj Honoraria: Christian Undertakers will incorporate an honorarium fee of $50.00 each for the speaker and musician/s for the funeral services of someone from a non-member family. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Usage of any form or other service on our website is
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Accommodating the public when they ask to use your church is not only a service but an outreach to the community. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] VkZh!6B.-CfF^}s=?i!9S"C[muE7&E=U}. 23 0 obj Choose a funeral home. Grief experts all agree: a ceremony is an important part of the healing process. a8H>+ Cgep/rxMZa`ly':%ggB$o ED^46wg People grieve differently. /Parent 2 0 R endobj /Author (Naomi Deva) This Funeral Planning Worksheet will lead you through a variety of decisions. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] The funeral director will guide you through the much of the planning process Use the following checklist to when meeting with your funeral director. Theres a lot to consider, and your funeral planning adviser will guide you every step of the way, assisting you with all the details of a memorial service or burial. /Resources 79 0 R endobj A celebration of life service allows family and friends a chance to honor a loved one who has died in a way that is as unique as the life of the deceased. /StructParents 4 8 0 obj
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Provide a short message, such as reading Psalms 23 and sharing additional words of comfort. This link will open in a new window. /Type /Page 3. Scores 4.79 with 438 votes 38 tasks personal, event Share via: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Whatsapp Preparations Collect personal information for obituary. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Determine what time family will arrive for visitation and services, ensure coordinator is onsite at those times
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Easel/s or table provision for photo collage of deceased (if requested)
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Musicians: Soloist/s; pianist; worship team (if requested)
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AV technician (if canned music is requested, must be present to play music; must be present during the memorial service). /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Verbally share your final wishes (but do not rely solely on verbal instructions, as loved ones may forget or disagree on what you said you wanted!). /Type /Page endobj
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