THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS;
- Do you have a Will? If yes, who is your Executor and who has the latest copy?
- Where is your service to be held – Church, Crematorium Chapel, graveside, other?
- What music, hymns, readings would you prefer?
- Who is to prepare and read the eulogy (family tribute)? – Family, friend or minister can do this.
- What is your Religion – Catholic, Anglican, none, etc.?
- Do you wish to be buried or cremated?
- Do you prefer a Minister or a Celebrant?
- Is the funeral director to supply mourning cars or does the family drive themselves to and from the funeral?
- What flowers are to be placed on the coffin (types, colours, etc.)
- Should mourners be asked to make donations to an organisation rather than bring flowers?
- Where should the funeral be advertised – newspapers and radio stations?
- What clubs or organisations are you a member of?
- What payments may be expected towards the funeral – Centrelink, Funeral Funds, Veterans Affairs, Unions, Health Insurance, etc.?
- Do you wish to have family and friends as pallbearers or do you require assistance from the Funeral Director?
- Do you allow your family to have a viewing of you?
- What would you like to be dressed in?
- What jewellery or other items do you want to be buried/cremated with you?
- What type of coffin would you prefer (normally selected with the assistance of the funeral director)?
- If you are to be cremated, where should your ashes be memorialised – wall or garden, scattered?