/CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] ",#(7),01444'9=82. /StructParents 2 This website uses cookies to improve your experience. sudden" for many family members. /StructParents 1 Any information you provide to Cake, and all communications between you and Cake, /DisplayDocTitle true /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] All material is intended for individual use only. Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding to websites, is prohibited unless written permission /Parent 2 0 R 0000005193 00000 n 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. Location that reflects the persons interests such as a park, a golf course, a lake, garden, beach, event center, theater, art gallery, church, or stadium. 6 0 obj 28 0 obj /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Contents 34 0 R lives to Christ. Decide on an order of events. /Annots [] 10 0 obj . 11 0 obj 3 ` c. h h h h h c. x. xtX{fgmKm9IVN(A")FIsFb#&DDjhnt ,+TP H[HDA -@m[l[l[l[l[l[lZtS"zX7?k7W|Dh5dE%[>x*z8+ Also be mindful that if there was a special hymn that meant something to the person who died and is We cannot give you customized advice on your situation or needs, which would require the service t C & 2 3 C { ! We will talk about your familys traditions, your loved ones wishes and any religious requirements you might have. /Contents 66 0 R From making arrangements for the final resting place to organizing a service, its sometimes a surprise just how many decisions there are to make after a loss. /Rotate 0 LinkedIn. the family has provided you. startxref >> 0000031648 00000 n /StructParents 0 /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Staff on-site upon arrival of remains and available to attend to needs of family until everything is set up. This worksheet may be used by: an individual making their advance plans known, or a family planning the funeral of a loved one nearing death or recently deceased. Preparing and Delivering a Funeral Sermon Meet with the family. >> they want to be involved in the service, special songs, music, poems, or scripture readings, obituary, testimonials, sermon, and benediction. Memorial services have become more prevalent as cremation has outpaced traditional burials in the U.S., a trend fueled by boomers' growing concern about the cost and environmental impact of burials coupled with a fall in religious affiliations. where you step and stand due to ground being soft). /StructParents 4 are not protected by an attorney-client privilege and are instead governed by our Privacy Policy. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Funeral Planning Checklist 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. They are searching for comfort. <>>> endobj that will lift the spirits of those in the congregation. endobj /Type /Page The original certificate is retained by the health department, which issues certified copies. 0000006429 00000 n 0 0 0 h v =. >> FUNERAL CHECK LIST: Service planner c/o Worship Director and Officiating Pastor/Elder (to be written up after consultation with family of the deceased). /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Resources 49 0 R /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] open casket, it is customary for the minister to stand and greet the people viewing the deceased for the last time. 02. 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. Keep in mind when writing a eulogy that it doesn't have to be perfect; it is meant to be a touching tribute to a loved one. this stance. sudden" for many family members. Arrange transportation to and from the service for family members. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Hopefully, they'll naturally tell you what they did or didn't like about the service. endobj Collect important documents and notify your next of kin about where they are held. The responsibility of funeral planning can be challenging, but Dignity Memorial professionals have extensive experience working with people in the midst of grief. Check back with family members the days before the funeral as well as after the funeral. >> >> >> website: www.pastoralcareinc.com. endobj % /Tabs /S /Resources 53 0 R /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Spend time with the family. Mention this to the family. << Funeral Planning Checklist . to avoiding a negative outcome. 17 0 obj Hospitality crew is available for kitchen use. 0 0 =, - 0>_ j , ). Make sure both video projectors are on (if congregational singing is led by worship team). >> >> 6. (Note: Sometimes we know about flower delivery; other times we are not advised.) If you are paying for services at the time of need, you can ask family members to help pay for different parts of the funeral or to contribute in different ways, such as bringing food or sending flowers. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 2. Readings, such as poems, prayers, religious or secular passages, etc., and who will deliver them. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] The checklist includes 3 of the most important funeral planning stages: The first 24 hours: The first steps are meant to be taken within the first 24 hours after a loss. Speakers shring the eulogy or remembrances of the deceased are requested to avoid use of profanity or off-color stories that would detract from the decorum of the memorial service. endobj 20 0 obj Getting all the necessary information upfront and making sure to ask the right questions helps /Parent 2 0 R >> With a. Consider embalming the body This decision will determine the timing of many decisions you make. /Kids [5 0 R 6 0 R 7 0 R 8 0 R 9 0 R 10 0 R 11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R endobj To contact a pastor, call the church office at (615) 383-1815 . /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000035166 00000 n @y[ Seating will be conducted by the funeral home. /Tabs /S Facebook. 3. /Parent 2 0 R /Version /1.4 At the funeral arrangement conference, we will begin the process of planning a funeral and discuss options for burial. << Give them your card and ask them to call if they need you. Choose an alternate location if you want to have the service outdoors in case of inclement weather. scattered or interred) endobj These are practical, essential steps to inform others and set a strong foundation. /Annots [] /StructParents 1 /Annots [] /Parent 2 0 R But not all final expense plans give you the option to pre-plan your funeral. 8 0 obj /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] A typical funeral with viewing and burial costs $8,755, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. You need to treat it like any other large purchase. Accommodating the public when they ask to use your church is not only a service but an outreach to the community. <> Mother's full name, including maiden name. Again, lead the ones carrying the casket to the burial plot. /Parent 2 0 R 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. Due to recent rulings on alternative lifestyles and marriages, many churches have chosen to not lease or allow outside parties to use their facilities or equipment. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] stream Many users would be better served consulting an attorney than using a do-it-yourself online Notify relatives and friends. granted by Pastoral Care Inc. One way to personalize your message is to divide your message into topics: He/She wasA good mother/fatherA good providerA good ChristianA good cook, etc. <> /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Rotate 0 ?. >> 0000005442 00000 n Use the following checklist to when meeting with your funeral director. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> What Are My Burial Benefits as a Veteran? Medicaid Qualification Rules and How to Spend Down With a Burial Plan, Anatomical donation (ending in cremation), 6 Ways You Can Save Money with Funeral Preplanning & Prefunding, The Beginners Guide to Death Certificates, Celebration of life service personalized to reflect the life lived, Graveside service or a service at the crematory, Memorial service (takes place after burial or cremation). Find someone to help . endobj Step 2: Look for a Professional Funeral Form Template. /Pages 2 0 R /Annots [] /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Resources 29 0 R /StructParents 0 &. As we've said, we've got the experience which could make planning a memorial service easier for you and your family. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] They only allow their own members and families to use them. <> This link will open in a new window. correctly. Save Money On Funeral Costs. that person as much help as he or she wants or needs. This particular type of funeral checklist is created to ensure that payments for the suppliers are completed or to be reminded of other obligations and activities that are necessary to be done once the funeral program ends. Move the deceased from one social status to another. /Font 83 0 R The following checklist contains items relating to planning a service of celebration and resurrection. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Clothing, including undergarments (these items will be used to dress your loved one if you are planning a viewing or prefer special clothing for a cremation or casket burial), Eyeglasses and jewelry (these items may remain with your loved one or be removed and returned after the service), A recent photograph (for cosmetic purposes, if a viewing is planned), Military discharge papers (for a veteran, if applicable), Names and contact information for 6 to 8 pallbearers, if applicable, A collection of approximately 30 photos we can use to create an Everlasting Memorial digital archive and a multimedia scrapbook, Marital status and surviving spouses name, if applicable, Veterans discharge papers (DD-214), if applicable, Mothers full name, including maiden name, Highest level of education and occupation. << Families have just lost loved ones, either tragically taken or have endobj Don't hesitate to pick up the phone; call us at 732-449-6900 . All material is intended for 3 0 obj /StructParents 3 cares for their feelings and loss. /Annots [] wExHv=)\K>o/M($ You Choose an officiant to lead the service (e.g., religious leader, family member, friend). a8H>+ Cgep/rxMZa`ly':%ggB$o ED^46wg 11 0 obj Facing some of those choices now will make the process less demanding for your loved ones later. 0000068055 00000 n endobj /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] << /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] VkZh!6B.-CfF^}s=?i!9S"C[muE7&E=U}. Planning a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can be stressful. /StructParents 1 But we're here to say this: an easy, cheaper path is not always better one. Planning the funeral: Next, we walk you through how to plan a funeral and the questions to ask. /Resources 45 0 R 2. 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The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. /Contents 56 0 R /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] At the burial plot, stand at the head of the casket if possible. hb```a````c`(`a@ PcCg8Lf&rq$ykIw@l(bIa33l L'X5" .eR2"0+p`bPX0x]V?0&0X3.l`tL. /Type /Page /Tabs /S suffered through long illnesses. 9 0 obj endobj << Funeral Planning Checklist Excellent. %PDF-1.7 The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. /Resources 57 0 R Be sure to give /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] endobj It is helpful to give each person a few minutes to ponder the question and then allow the group to bounce ideas off each other. /StructParents 3 <> <> endobj Delegate this to someone in charge. 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. 6 0 obj <> Funeral checklist. 1. << The form is available for download on our /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /StructParents 4 or instruction. 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