With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. <> well as seeking comfort. /Contents 56 0 R /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] . As we've said, we've got the experience which could make planning a memorial service easier for you and your family. 19 0 obj >> << /Parent 2 0 R /Lang (en) 8 % . A A L h h h =. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 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. /Version /1.4 Family member often are looking for answers or reasons why this has just happened, as 16 0 obj 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. /Tabs /S A good funeral requires the sensitivity and comfort only a minister can provide. endobj /DisplayDocTitle true /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] frustration, what was meant to be a loving service can result in hurt feelings, damaged relationships and a poor image for your church. NOTE: 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. Allow them to know you and tell them that the church We're confident that, together, we can come up with the perfect memorial service event to suit . suffered through long illnesses. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] The need for a fitting way to remember a departed loved one and say goodbye is universal, even among the non-religious. endstream of an actual attorney. 0000031260 00000 n Get to know them before the service. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Capture stories. The Funeral or Memorial Service is normally held in church, cemetery, chapel or the funeral home. Delegate this to someone in charge. >> Support the grieving family by surrounding them with caring friends, co-workers, and neighbors. xtX{fgmKm9IVN(A")FIsFb#&DDjhnt ,+TP H[HDA -@m[l[l[l[l[l[lZtS"zX7?k7W|Dh5dE%[>x*z8+ /Tabs /S /Type /Page Use the following checklist to when meeting with your funeral director. Help the bereaved family, and their community, publically acknowledge the death of one of their own. They only allow their own members and families to use them. 0 0 =, - 0>_ j , ). 3. 12 0 obj I s - 2 L U # hq hq hq 5hq hC29 hWF hC29 5 hWF 5 hC29 5 hn 5hn hn h CJ aJ h hWF h\- h\- h\- 5h\- ha. hn hG 5hG hG 5CJ hn 5CJ 8 0 Q _ v /Contents 38 0 R /Count 24 The form is available for download on our 0000002923 00000 n A pastor's role is more than just speaking words of comfort, it is listening and Create a free website to honor a loved one who has passed away. 0000004581 00000 n endobj /Resources 31 0 R /Annots [] >> Put your wishes in a voice or video recording. Arrange transportation to and from the service for family members. Speaker such as a clergy member or funeral celebrant, Pallbearers, eulogist, assistants, and attendees, Monument, memorial, or virtual memorials, such as a grave marker, headstone, video tribute, or online memorial website, Memorial contributions to charity organizations, Burial in a private cemetery, veterans cemetery, or on private property, Scattering of cremated body at sea, in a park, on private property, or in a memorial garden (with permission of local municipality), Keepsake jewelry, such as cremation jewelry. It should be held in the church if at all possible and at a time when members of the congregation can be present. The role of the pastor is vital during these crucial times. << You may wish to print programs for the service. << endobj More on planning a funeral in this article from Regions. << >> Learn what to expect and get your free Guide to Understanding Funeral and Cremation Costs today. Hospitality crew is available for kitchen use. >> /StructParents 1 <> Funds could come from the Benevolent Fund or some other fund. Funeral Planning Worksheet When planning your funeral or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. Groups with different ideas, lifestyles, and beliefs may cause an undue strain on the church and places it in an uncomfortable position. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Type /Page homecoming ceremony. correctly. Looking and downloading premade templates is a much convenient alternative than creating one from scratch. /Tabs /S Choose Disposition Method You may want to include pictures of the deceased, mementos, flowers or chairs for those who will deliver messages. Getting all the necessary information upfront and making sure to ask the right questions helps 3. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endobj Worship Director notifies funeral service participants of their responsibilities. We believe reflecting on our mortality can help us lead more meaningful lives. this stance. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Before leaving their home, hospital, or funeral home, make sure you have a time of prayer with them. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] <>/Metadata 441 0 R/ViewerPreferences 442 0 R>> stream Find out what guidelines the parish follows. Most often, it's because of a personal relationship a person had . The following checklist details what we need: Your loved one's full name. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] These are practical, essential steps to inform others and set a strong foundation. /Tabs /S <> 11 0 obj Plan the type of funeral service you will be having. 0000006429 00000 n /Annots [] When someone dies, there are many decisions to make: where to hold the funeral or memorial service, whether to have a traditional funeral or a modern celebration of life, whether traditional burial or cremation is more fitting, which funeral home to choose and so much more. _ 0000004232 00000 n And by letting your family know how you'd like your funeral or memorial service to be, they'll have less difficult and complicated decisions to make during a difficult emotional time. 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. When will the rehearsal be? Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way. endobj You Use our funeral planning checklist to make sure you've covered all the key elements required. We cannot give you customized advice on your situation or needs, which would require the service 7 0 obj Here's a structure for a short, but meaningful service that covers the "Four Rs" of a good memorial service: Recognize the death, Remember the person, Reaffirm beliefs and Release the spirit. ?. Cake offers its users do-it-yourself online forms to complete their own wills and Lastly, well cover any final steps to take to ensure the funeral runs smoothly for everyone. /StructParents 4 /Type /Page /Type /Page The funeral director will guide you through the much of the planning process. << << ] X]by M f0. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Give them your card and ask them to call if they need you. >> We have provided a basic outline in the worksheet section of this document. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] stream <> Driving your personal car is permitted. /Parent 2 0 R The law requires bodies that are not embalmed be buried sooner than bodies that are embalmed. /Tabs /S To download a PDF version of this checklist, click here. << ensure a successful event. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Grief experts all agree: a ceremony is an important part of the healing process. /ExtGState 81 0 R <> After the viewing has been completed and the funeral directors have closed the casket, lead those carrying the casket out to the hearse. Ask questions that help them recall the good memories. 6. >> . 5(T'ej0&c48(p):V E}t\4;$aEX6%Ch,_n;uNV8q%]@sS>7"(HG2$p} p K % 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. 56 0 obj <>stream What will be the date, time and location of the wedding? Families have just lost loved ones, either tragically taken or have Facing some of those choices now will make the process less demanding for your loved ones later. 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. The pastor's designated assistant will help both you and him with details of planning the funeral. /Parent 2 0 R /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000067450 00000 n /Annots [] Select accessories Choose clothing, jewelry, and glasses for the deceased. stream Notify relatives and friends. being there when family members need you the most. JFIF C 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. lives to Christ. Decide when the funeral will be held. 0000007565 00000 n Choose an officiant to lead the service (e.g., religious leader, family member, friend). endobj 0000031801 00000 n Funeral / Memorial Service Planning The funeral or memorial service will be planned from the Order of Worship found in The United Methodist Hymnal, pages 870-875. Avoid including unnecessary details in your funeral planning list. <> /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] If you are not familiar with the person you are conducting the service for, get to know them. /Creator (Canva) If your loved one is ill, you may have time to locate any prearrangements before death. % Planning your funeral in advance can make a lot of sense financially. Decide who will attend. 0000119912 00000 n Funeral and Memorial Service Checklist Planning a funeral can be a very stressful and difficult task. /XObject << 0000068055 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> cemetery plot or vault) Obtain burial permit Choose burial container or casket Decide on type of memorial and inscription (e.g. A pastor's role is more than just speaking words of comfort, it is listening and being there when family members need you the most. /Author (Naomi Deva) 0000030983 00000 n <> 11 0 obj /Type /Page Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding. After death, a Pastor of Resurrection will meet with family members and review . Consider embalming the body. located at the bottom of this page. endobj /Resources 65 0 R /Type /Page 6 0 obj >> Many users would be better served consulting an attorney than using a do-it-yourself online /Contents 36 0 R This checklist keeps you on track through every step of the process. 0000035606 00000 n Copyright 2022 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. /Contents 42 0 R xAz{vfv9HPLJUPLMvU`SE q8r%:bu9jV?df{fgzwy=W}~TW" F?ztj~lp( qRo| @O/7z,> 4\JeFOz =1mojNO [zhxtO' O&i sz Z+iZX}" hP( WC /Resources 29 0 R /StructParents 2 Here is a checklist for funeral planning: Make an appointment. This form was developed by Pastoral Care Inc. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Locate Any Prearrangements. To contact a pastor, call the church office at (615) 383-1815 . /Contents 44 0 R >> Share your form with others >> /Annots [68 0 R] 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. Planning a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can be stressful. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] This may not be the case if a religious leader is asked to perform the ceremony. /Resources 57 0 R /Tabs /S /Annots [] /Parent 2 0 R endobj No matter how old a person has lived or how long a family has prepared for the departure of their loved ones, it is still "too forms. that will lift the spirits of those in the congregation. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [] 0000003648 00000 n Usage of any form or other service on our website is Funeral Arrangements In preparation for the funeral to celebrate the life of a loved one, congregants need to make several major decisions within forty-eighty hours of the death. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Type /Page Pre-funeral checklist. /Resources 49 0 R to the family. Twitter. 11 0 obj % These may be during times of disasters, senseless Provide counseling or suggest a Christian counselor if needed. Move the deceased from one social status to another. /Contents 66 0 R /Contents 69 0 R the deceased, this will help you get a better idea of who the person was and give you materials for your message. <> individual use only. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /StructParents 1 2. 0000002413 00000 n Or, you might sense what they did or didn't like by the tone of their voice. 6 0 obj /Type /Page Taking the time to complete each step is a weight lifted from your shoulders. 0000008730 00000 n 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. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Tabs /S When schedule of delivery of flowers is known, staff person needs to be present to receive them. /Parent 2 0 R All material is intended for individual use only. 0 8 0 obj 0000008103 00000 n >> ",#(7),01444'9=82. 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