Cremation Service Planning Checklist
Direct Cremation – This is a cremation that does not require a formal memorial or chapel service provided by the funeral home.
Documents Needed – Initial Arrangement Conference with the Funeral Director
Insurance Papers (if needed):
- Policy Number(s)
- Company Name, Address, and Phone Number
- Beneficiary Information
VA Forms (if needed):
- DD214 (discharge papers)
Information for Death Certificate
- Full name of deceased
- Address of Deceased
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Name of Attending Physician
- Educational Background (highest grade attained)
- Father’s Name:
- Mother’s Maiden Name
- Marital Status
- Occupation During Most of the Deceased’s Working Years
Cremation Service – This is a memorial or chapel service that includes a cremation.
Service Details
- Date:
- Time:
Documents Needed – Initial Arrangement Conference with the Funeral Director
Insurance Papers (if needed):
- Policy Number(s)
- Company Name, Address, and Phone Number
- Beneficiary Information
VA Forms (if needed):
- DD214 (discharge papers)
Information for Death Certificate
- Full name of deceased
- Address of Deceased
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Name of Attending Physician
- Educational Background (highest grade attained)
- Father’s Name:
- Mother’s Maiden Name
- Marital Status
- Occupation During Most of the Deceased’s Working Years
Information To Gather As You Plan The Service (To Be Given to the Funeral Director)
Program Information:
- Obituary
- Order of Service Participants (Clergy, Choir/Soloists, Tributes/Reflections, etc.)
- Poems/Bible Verses/etc.
- Photo(s)
Information for Newspaper Notices:
- Names of newspaper(s) that will run the notice
Clothing (if needed):
- Outer garments
- Under garments
- Socks/Hosiery (shoes are optional)
- Glasses (if needed)
- Jewelry/Special keepsakes (if needed)
- Hairpieces/Wigs (if needed)
- Make-Up (if needed)