Things To Do
Below are some checklists to assist you.
Notify
- The Priest
- The Doctor or Coroner
- The Funeral Director
- The Cemetery
- All the Relatives
- All the Family
- Pallbearers
- Insurance Agents
- Union and Fraternal Organizations
- Newspapers
Select
- Cemetery Space
- Casket
- Vault
- Clothing
- Flowers
- Time
- Place
- Transportation
- Cards of Thanks
Be Prepared To
- Provide vital statistics about the Deceased.
- Prepare and sign necessary papers.
- Provide addresses and phone numbers of anyone who must be notified.
- Answer innumerable sympathetic phone calls, messages and letters.
- Meet and communicate with everyone about all the details.
- Greet all friends and relatives who call.
Consider the Following Expenses
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Hospital
- Medicine and Drugs
- Funeral
- Cemetery Costs
- Florist
- Telephone