subject: Are You Putting Together A Funeral And Memorial Service Checklist [print this page] You need a funeral and memorial service checklist ready at all times because there are a lot of important details to take care of for a funeral and memorial service. You also should set aside the time you need to do the actual plan itself. You will quickly discover that there are a lot of important decisions to make.
There are many decisions to make and many purchases to decide upon. You should always ask for help from a close friend or relative during this trying time. You will have to have help with flower arrangements, food planning, and collecting information about the deceased. If the deceased left specific instructions, you should try to follow his or her wishes if at all possible.
If the deceased left instructions regarding the funeral or memorial arrangements, try to follow his or her wishes. If the deceased was religious, then certainly arrange a religious service. If there was no religious affiliation, then a secular service might be appropriate.
You have to decide whether to have an informal or formal service. If the deceases was accustomed to a formal setting then a formal service is in order. If not, then you should consider a less formal event. If there are those who would like to attend the service but distance is an issue, you should consider having a separate service in their area so they can pay their respects as well.
You will find out that the most important decisions to make is whether or not to have a funeral service or a memorial. The funeral service involves the deceased present in a casket while a memorial does not involve the body of the deceased. You might want to have both a funeral and memorial service.
This is of course an emotional and trying time. This is why you should not do everything on your own. Have others help you as much as possible. Having a list will help you in this challenging time.
