Arrangements - What you will need to do.

decisions to make

what items to bring

funeral service home

We have provided a list of what to expect at and bring to your arrangement conference with your funeral director.  You will find first a list of what you will do and what decisions that will have to be made.  Secondly you will find a list of documents and items you should bring with you to complete the necessary arrangements.

It seems a little over whelming, but it is not as bad as it looks.  Your director is here to facilitate the process and make it as comfortable as possible.. Remember that you set the pace, take the time needed to make and process your decisions.

What you will do during your arrangement conference.

What casket or urn will you select?

This decision will be based on what casket or urn best reflects to personality and life of your loved.  We have a large selection to choose from, some that can be viewed on this site.


Who are pallbearers?

You will be asked for the names and phone numbers of the people who you will entrust with being casket bearers

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What visitation schedule?

You must decide what days and times you would like for visitation for family and friends.  Also choose the day and time you would like to have the funeral service.

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What flowers?

Here you will decide as to what flowers that you would like to order for your loved one.  Family pieces, casket spray or plants whatever you fill is fitting.

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Will you have a church or chapel service?

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Will family or friends participate in the service?

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What transportation do you wish for?

If you wish to have a procession to the cemetery what vehicles would you like for transportation.  Would you like a limousine to take your family or a pallbearer vehicle?  You may drive your own vehicle this up to you.

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What do you want to say in the obituary?

Your director will assist you in writing your obituary or you may write your own.  Visit our Obituary Writing Guide to help you decide.

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Do you wish to have a post service reception?

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Is there a scripture that you will like read

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Is there music you would like for the service?

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What kind of memorial folder would you like?

We have many memorial folder and thank you card standard designs to choose from or  you may request a custom design.

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Would you like to display photos?

We will provide you will a photo board so you may display the memorable photos and snapshots of your loved.

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Would you like a DVD video tribute?

You provide the photos and the music if you would like and we will produce a special DVD.  This CD will capture the memories and personality of your loved as the perfect keepsake.

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Things to bring with you to your arrangement conference.

 
Cemetery plot deed

Insurance papers

Marriage certificate

Social Security

Birth certificate

Veterans papers 

Mementos

Photographs

Favorite snapshots Clothing
Jewelry Music CDs

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