Planning final arrangements can be a very difficult task, especially
considering the circumstances. When a family member passes away,
the last thing you want to deal with is answering numerous questions
required by states and making plans for the disposition of your
loved one. For this reason, we have compiled a list of things you
can complete with other family members and in the privacy of your
home. This form should be given to your provider.
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PLANNING WORKSHEET
This document is provided to help
you prepare for a meeting with a funeral director to arrange or
pre-arrange for burial or cremation services.
Vital Information of decedent
or person pre-planning arrangement. This is needed for the death
certificate and other legal documents
| Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Alias’s, AKA’s or Maiden Name: _______________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________ Alternate or
Fax:________________________
E-mail address: _____________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________ Place of Birth (State or Country):______________________________
Social Security Number:____________________ Are you: Male
or Female
Marital Status (circle one): Married Divorced Widowed Never
Married
Served in U.S. Military? Yes No If
Yes, do you have Discharge Papers (DD 214)? Yes No
Height: _________ Weight: _________ Age: ________ Religion:
____________________________
Ethnic Background: ____________________________________
Father’s Name___________________________________________
Father’s place of birth___________
Mothers Name (Maiden) ____________________________________
Mother’s place of birth__________
Physician’s Name_____________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Phone #____________________________ Physician’s
Fax #_________________________
Next of Kin or Authorized Agent’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Relation to Decedent: _______________________________ Power
of Attorney? Yes No
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #____________________ Fax #____________________ e-mail__________________________
Services:
What is to happen upon death?
The remains are to be: Cremated Buried Intact (circle
One)
Are the remains to be embalmed? Yes No
Generally embalming is not required. Embalming may be selected
if the remains are going to be viewed prior to cremation or burial, or if they are being transported internationally.
Check with your funeral director for the governing law and
rules.
Will there be organ or tissue donation? Yes No
Will there be any kind of funeral or memorial service? Yes
No
Where will the service take place? ________________________________________________________
What kind of service? Funeral Memorial Service Vigil
(rosary) Graveside Viewing
Will the remains be viewed prior to burial or cremation? Yes
No
If yes, do you want the remains to be dressed? Yes No If yes,
clothes must be brought to funeral home
If the service takes place after a cremation will the ashes
be present? Yes No
Will there be a graveside or niche side service? Yes No
Will there be a reception? Yes No If yes, where? ______________________________________
Will a military honor guard be requested? Yes No Will a flag
be folded, draped or presented? Yes No
What is the final place of disposition? Circle one.
Cemetery Residence Scatter
at Sea Other____________________________________
If a cemetery or residence:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Is there a preference for the type of casket or urn? ___________________________________________
How many certified copies of the death certificate will be
requested: _______________?
Are there copies of the Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney,
Health Care Directives of decedent available?
If yes, which documents________________________________________________________
Other specific requests or questions for the funeral director:
__________________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 1252
Eagle Point, Oregon 97524
Tel: 1-888-441-2655
Website: www.forcremation.com
Email: info@forcremation.com |