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/Contents 78 0 R Listed below are ideas that may be able to help you during this time. But we're here to say this: an easy, cheaper path is not always better one. /Type /Page /StructParents 3 Contact a funeral provider to help you create a plan that ensures your wishes will be followed. Every Catholic, unless specifically excluded according to the norms of Church law, is . Select accessories Choose clothing, jewelry, and glasses for the deceased. Provide a short message, such as reading Psalms 23 and sharing additional words of comfort. Determine what time family will arrive for visitation and services, ensure coordinator is onsite at those times
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/MediaBox [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. Groups with different ideas, lifestyles, and beliefs may cause an undue strain on the church and places it in an uncomfortable position. It allows people to grieve and honor that person. open casket, it is customary for the minister to stand and greet the people viewing the deceased for the last time. /Resources 55 0 R Be sure you pronounce their name 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. endobj
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Most of the time, you have complete control over what is said at your or your loved one's graveside burial service. 6. Full Printable Version Listed Below. Their church is familiar, designed for worship, and is rich with the symbols of their faith. endobj
/TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Some parishes have a helpful checklist of things to be considered. Most will provide the cash to pay for your funeral but don't include any funeral planning options. There are also separate sections for burials and cremations.
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Also be mindful that if there was a special hymn that meant something to the person who died and is Well discuss what should be included in an obituary, what elements would mean the most in a funeral or memorial service and more. As Christians we believe that God in Christ has conquered death. Honor your loved one with a free online memorial. 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. The form on the next page will help your church accomplish that. endobj Our funeral planning checklist is split into three main sections - pre funeral, the funeral itself, and then the wake. Choose pallbearers. Full article can be viewed and printed with Word or PDF formats at the links /Contents 76 0 R Delegate this to someone in charge. /Rotate 0 0000003345 00000 n
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Check back with family members the days before the funeral as well as after the funeral. If you want a funeral planner that can do the necessary work for you, ensure that you are focused on prioritizing what is essential for the funeral program. PDF. poem, or perhaps sing a hymn. Feel free to download, copy or edit this form to suit the needs of your church. The form is available for download on our Luncheon: If the deceased is an immediate family member of a church member, the church will provide a funeral luncheon if the family desires. << With a. Loss is hard. /Keywords (DAFWpcwvx7w,BAE3OFiEzxo) Funeral Planning Checklist Select Type of Disposition Burial Choose burial site (e.g. /Rotate 0 xref
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