{"id":569,"date":"2026-03-05T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom.funeralocity.com\/?p=569---81eb6610-3e60-4c63-9c91-dfb7aab52f14"},"modified":"2026-03-05T19:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:44:51","slug":"funeral-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/funeral-planning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Funeral Planning Checklist: How to Make Funeral Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Making funeral or cremation arrangements is a unique process that can stretch the emotional resilience of people coping with the loss of a loved one. During such a tough time, the person responsible for planning the funeral must make important decisions regarding the last wishes of the deceased\u2014and the wishes of various family members\u2014regarding the type of service, disposition, degree of formality, and special requirements. You can customize the funeral arrangements to reflect the life of the deceased.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #14377b;\">Here is a funeral planning checklist to help you make informed decisions in your family\u2019s time of need:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Be sure to compare funeral homes and cremation service providers to find the one that\u2019s right for you. Search for and connect with funeral homes and cremation service providers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\"><strong>funeralocity.com<\/strong><\/a>, which shows you all of your options, helps you compare, and can even save you money if you select a Funeralocity Excellence Program member.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #14377b;\">Before you meet with a funeral director to make funeral arrangements for your loved one:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Check to see if the deceased had a pre-paid funeral plan (also known as a preneed policy or funeral insurance)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Find out if the deceased provided any instructions on their funeral arrangements<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Consider whether your loved one would want a religious ceremony, a memorial celebration, military burial, a green burial, a themed-celebration that honors a loved one\u2019s hobbies or passions, etc. Information on these services may be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>funeralocity.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Determine what types of additional funeral services, such as a therapy dog, will be important for the family<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Find out if the deceased owned a cemetery plot for interment and where the deed is kept<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #14377b;\">After you\u2019ve selected a funeral home, you will sit down with the funeral director and discuss funeral arrangements for your loved one. At the meeting, called a funeral arrangement conference, you\u2019ll be asked to:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Decide whether your loved one will be buried or cremated<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"single-content-banner__shortcode\">\r\n                            <div class=\"input-search-wrapper input-search-wrapper--bottom\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"title-search\">See funeral home prices in your area<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"input-search search-home\">\r\n                <input placeholder=\"Enter your City or ZIP Code\" type=\"search\" class=\"addressMain\">\r\n                <button type=\"submit\" class=\"blue-button\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/funeralocity\/dist\/images\/icons\/search-button.svg\">Search\r\n                <\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <span class=\"small-text\">Use zip code for more precise search results<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Select the type of casket and\/or urn you will use<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Determine the type of funeral service you will hold and whether it will be traditional or informal gathering. (Funeral services are available whether you opt for burial or cremation and play an important role in the grieving process.) Choose the location where the funeral service will be held\u2014at a church, funeral home or another suitable location<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choose and purchase a cemetery plot if no cemetery plot has been purchased and you\u2019ve decided on a burial service or you\u2019d like to bury the deceased\u2019s cremated remains<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choose and purchase a cemetery plot, if no cemetery plot has been purchased, if you\u2019ve decided on a burial service or you\u2019d like to bury the deceased\u2019s cremated remains<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Decide whether there will be a viewing or visitation before the service, and where it will be held<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choose a time, date and location for the services selected<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Determine family funeral service transportation requirements<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #14377b;\">You will also need to:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Make a list of people who should be notified of the funeral services and contact them<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choose ushers and pallbearers for the funeral service and ask if they will serve<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Select readings for the funeral service and arrange for readers<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/average-funeral-price\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_desktop.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_tablet.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_mobile.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Decide who will deliver (a) eulogy(ies)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span>&nbsp;Select music, and if desired, make arrangements for musicians and\/or singers<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Locate biographical information about the deceased and write an obituary<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> If you choose to have a viewing or wake:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 60pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choose clothing and jewelry for burying the deceased<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 60pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Find a good photo of the deceased that is an accurate reflection of their style for the stylist to use when grooming the deceased\u2019s body<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Select photographs and videos for a video tribute for your loved one<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Think about where distant relatives and friends will stay and what transportation\/lodging requirements they might have if they live out of town\/are traveling to attend the services<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Decide whether you\u2019d like funeral guests to wear certain attire (specific colors, team jerseys, customized t-shirts, etc.) to the services<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #14377b;\">In addition to basic funeral arrangements, the funeral director can help you with:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Placing the obituary<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/cremationclub\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-t.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-m.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Ordering flowers<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choosing a location for the service, wake, or other gathering<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Offering you access to caterers<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Selecting music and making arrangements for musicians and\/or singers<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Choosing a celebrant or facilitator for the funeral service<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Understanding funeral expenses (as noted above, be sure to find out if any pre-paid funeral plans exist)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; text-indent: -16pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">\u25a2<\/span> Printing programs or memorial cards<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 30pt; 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