Here's a structure for a short, but meaningful service that covers the "Four Rs" of a good memorial service: Recognize the death, Remember the person, Reaffirm beliefs and Release the spirit. 4 0 obj The Pastor normally encourages you to consider the church. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Tabs /S Because theres no one-size-fits-all approach to planning a funeral or memorial service, there are different costs and expenses to consider. The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. @y[ 0000093565 00000 n Determine what time family will arrive for visitation and services, ensure coordinator is onsite at those times Notify custodian and impacted ministry leaders of funeral arrangements Notify Alsip Police dept of planned funeral--708-385-6902 Easel/s or table provision for photo collage of deceased (if requested) Boxes of tissue Musicians: Soloist/s; pianist; worship team (if requested) Ushers and parking attendants Canned music during the viewing (if requested) AV technician (if canned music is requested, must be present to play music; must be present during the memorial service). 8 0 obj Avoid including unnecessary details in your funeral planning list. It is helpful to give each person a few minutes to ponder the question and then allow the group to bounce ideas off each other. 0000002274 00000 n << Give them your card and ask them to call if they need you. 0000003535 00000 n /StructParents 4 /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] For information about opting out, click here. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [] After death, a Pastor of Coopersville United Methodist Church will meet with family Funeral and Memorial Service Checklist Planning a funeral can be a very stressful and difficult task. T#t{eMT]F /Rotate 0 Weep with them. wExHv=)\K>o/M($ Copyright 2022 Pastoral Care Inc. All Rights Reserved. Download the checklist using the form below. This link will open in a new window. Feel free to add readings and play music that reflects the spirit of the person who died to add depth and emotional impact. Address at the time of death. 4 0 obj 3 0 obj I s - 2 L U # hq hq hq 5hq hC29 hWF hC29 5 hWF 5 hC29 5 hn 5hn hn h CJ aJ h hWF h\- h\- h\- 5h\- ha. hn hG 5hG hG 5CJ hn 5CJ 8 0 Q _ v /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [] . <> Why no do yourself a favor and look up the Internet for various funeral form templates. 13 0 obj Don't hesitate to pick up the phone; call us at 732-449-6900 . /Rotate 0 Choose final touches Discuss cosmetology and hairdressing for the deceased with the funeral director. a8H>+ Cgep/rxMZa`ly':%ggB$o ED^46wg /Parent 2 0 R LinkedIn. /Annots [] Funeral Planning Checklist Select Type of Disposition Burial Choose burial site (e.g. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] You need to treat it like any other large purchase. << this stance. /StructParents 3 /Contents 69 0 R New pastors often feel uncomfortable and unsure whether their words will bring comfort. /StructParents 0 1 In One Word. Their church is familiar, designed for worship, and is rich with the symbols of their faith. It is good for people to talk. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This service is found in UMH. >> 6 0 obj 1 0 obj 0000004581 00000 n Hopefully, they'll naturally tell you what they did or didn't like about the service. Loss is hard. Driving your personal car is permitted. 24 0 obj /Annots [] /Annots [] Checklist for Church Events, Equipment Rentals, Weddings, and Funerals Events Checklist Letting your members use church facilities for special family events is one of the ways your members and their relatives or friends form a special bond with your church. All material is intended for, individual use only. /Parent 2 0 R 0000009961 00000 n lives to Christ. PDF. 1 0 obj All material is intended for Weve created a simplified funeral planning checklist to guide you through these essential tasks after a death occurs. /Resources 35 0 R From personalized menus to unique mementos, find all the inspiration needed to create an unforgettable tribute in our free guide Imagine. >> 0 endobj <> /Tabs /S /StructParents 1 Social Insurance. << sudden" for many family members. 0000031717 00000 n The following checklist contains items relating to planning a service of celebration and resurrection. /Resources 51 0 R /Resources 55 0 R Collect important documents and notify your next of kin about where they are held. Luncheon: If the deceased is an immediate family member of a church member, the church will provide a funeral luncheon if the family desires. 0000001569 00000 n Getting all the necessary information upfront and making sure to ask the right questions helps <> /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [] /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Rotate 0 Put your wishes in a voice or video recording. This Funeral Planning Worksheet will lead you through a variety of decisions. lives to Christ. Learn what to expect and get your free Guide to Understanding Funeral and Cremation Costs today. Before leaving their home, hospital, or funeral home, make sure you have a time of prayer with them. << 5 0 obj endobj 1. In this case, the doctrine may dictate what is said and done. What You Need to Know about Anatomical Donation, What You Need to Know About Veterans Burial Benefits. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] << New pastors often feel uncomfortable and unsure whether their words will bring comfort. endobj Delegate this to someone in charge. Many users would be better served consulting an attorney than using a do-it-yourself online Accept, The first steps are meant to be taken within the first 24 hours after a loss. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] We serve the community of San Marcos and this area. ?. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] <> /Resources 65 0 R Speak with a Dignity Memorial planning advisor today. <> 0000002413 00000 n Provide counseling or suggest a Christian counselor if needed. It's often seen as easier not to have a memorial service or funeral, and it's certainly seen as a less expensive alternative. /Resources 53 0 R Decide on scripture readings that either meant something to the person who died or that you think will bring. 0000009749 00000 n Use our funeral planning checklist to make sure you've covered all the key elements required. Verbally share your final wishes (but do not rely solely on verbal instructions, as loved ones may forget or disagree on what you said you wanted!). The funeral director. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [68 0 R] Compile your information -- Organize the information that you have written according to the focus of the eulogy. If your loved one is ill, you may have time to locate any prearrangements before death. 0000067188 00000 n Consider embalming the body This decision will determine the timing of many decisions you make. There are also separate sections for burials and cremations. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Every Catholic, unless specifically excluded according to the norms of Church law, is . endobj /Rotate 0 <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Listed below are ideas that may be able to help you during this time. endobj /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000009198 00000 n /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 8 % . A A L h h h =. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] To download a PDF version of this checklist, click here. <>/Metadata 441 0 R/ViewerPreferences 442 0 R>> <> Rather than mourning the loss of the deceased, the purpose is to celebrate the joy the deceased brought to others during their lifetime. <> 0000004556 00000 n << It is a service of Christian worship suitable for funerals and memorial services. endobj The form on the next page will help your church accomplish that. Download the full guide below to begin funeral planning with confidence. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Resources 47 0 R 0000030983 00000 n >> . Looking and downloading premade templates is a much convenient alternative than creating one from scratch. xref /Annots [] >> 0000010030 00000 n /Tabs /S Pinterest. 0000001276 00000 n <<5F3EFE06CB8331498229BEA360C478B1>]/Prev 626299>> Spend time with the family. /Filter /FlateDecode /Tabs /S Speaker such as a clergy member or funeral celebrant, Pallbearers, eulogist, assistants, and attendees, Monument, memorial, or virtual memorials, such as a grave marker, headstone, video tribute, or online memorial website, Memorial contributions to charity organizations, Burial in a private cemetery, veterans cemetery, or on private property, Scattering of cremated body at sea, in a park, on private property, or in a memorial garden (with permission of local municipality), Keepsake jewelry, such as cremation jewelry. The daunting prospect of planning a funeral for a loved one at one of the most difficult times in your life breaks down into a simple checklist taking you through everything from selecting someone to officiate the memorial to choosing readings and considering transportation for the mourners. A checklist is still necessary even after the funeral service. /Tabs /S /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000035675 00000 n 0 h =. But not all final expense plans give you the option to pre-plan your funeral. /Tabs /S >> /Parent 2 0 R 15 0 obj As Christians we believe that God in Christ has conquered death. 25 0 obj Lastly, well cover any final steps to take to ensure the funeral runs smoothly for everyone. 0000121523 00000 n Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding. endobj /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] <> The most /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 11 0 obj The church loves everyone and has a desire for everyone to surrender their Taking the time to complete each step is a weight lifted from your shoulders. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] %PDF-1.4 % /StructParents 1 /Contents 34 0 R Hospitality crew is available for kitchen use. endobj 0000008730 00000 n the deceased, this will help you get a better idea of who the person was and give you materials for your message. /Parent 2 0 R correctly. >> Be sure to shake hands and give encouraging words with immediate family members. Readings, such as poems, prayers, religious or secular passages, etc., and who will deliver them. >> endobj Read more about Funeral Services /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Undertaker will be informed of his responsibility as part of the funeral service. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Tabs /S /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. The form on the next page will help your church accomplish that. endobj Its easy to feel caught off-guard after losing a loved one. Choose Disposition Method Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Clothing, including undergarments (these items will be used to dress your loved one if you are planning a viewing or prefer special clothing for a cremation or casket burial), Eyeglasses and jewelry (these items may remain with your loved one or be removed and returned after the service), A recent photograph (for cosmetic purposes, if a viewing is planned), Military discharge papers (for a veteran, if applicable), Names and contact information for 6 to 8 pallbearers, if applicable, A collection of approximately 30 photos we can use to create an Everlasting Memorial digital archive and a multimedia scrapbook, Marital status and surviving spouses name, if applicable, Veterans discharge papers (DD-214), if applicable, Mothers full name, including maiden name, Highest level of education and occupation. /StructParents 2 /Contents 50 0 R /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Resources 33 0 R /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Annots [] >> endobj Get to know them before the service. or instruction. JFIF C /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 1. . /Rotate 0 >> 2109 Luann Lane- Madison, Wisconsin 53713 Phone: 608-661-3678 1650 East Huebee Parkway-Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 Phone: 608-368-8143 Vital Statistics Record . Family member often are looking for answers or reasons why this has just happened, as They only allow their own members and families to use them. This link will open in a new window. Share your form with others << 7 0 obj 0000068055 00000 n Instead of mourning a death, guests celebrate the life of an individual and the joy they brought to others. However, if the publics use of the church building results in confusion, miscommunication or /Contents 64 0 R 0000119536 00000 n Honor your loved one with a free online memorial. The following checklist details what we need: Your loved one's full name. <> /Type /Page Planning your funeral in advance can make a lot of sense financially. 8 0 obj N,K(8ep$#89n,@Ack,4vn9v;0v@JT#_0+y37|nshMkrr) AX}2q This form presents all the steps to be done at a funeral in order from general to specific. /Tabs /S /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000004257 00000 n /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Remain to greet others and be available for family members. >> All Rights Reserved. 0000001677 00000 n /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] When someone dies, there are many decisions to make: where to hold the funeral or memorial service, whether to have a traditional funeral or a modern celebration of life, whether traditional burial or cremation is more fitting, which funeral home to choose and so much more. We believe reflecting on our mortality can help us lead more meaningful lives. We will ask questions about your loved one in order to help you plan the most fitting tribute. /Resources 29 0 R All religions have traditions and rituals that serve to honor the dead and assist bereaved families in handling their grief. Before the actual service, have a special prayer with the family. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Notify relatives and friends. 2. endobj But if you are planning the reception, you can choose to have it anywhere; there are no set rules as to the location. /Tabs /S /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Facebook. This one-word brainstorm just may . endobj We will talk about your familys traditions, your loved ones wishes and any religious requirements you might have. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Move the deceased from one social status to another. 1. 0000119912 00000 n endobj 7 0 obj They are searching for comfort. Here is a printable 2-page version of our Simple Funeral Planning Checklist. /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] A SERVICE OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION. /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] >> 0000031648 00000 n >> startxref /Parent 2 0 R Letting your members use church facilities for special family events is one of the ways your /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] Choose an officiant to lead the service (e.g., religious leader, family member, friend). Medicaid Qualification Rules and How to Spend Down With a Burial Plan, Anatomical donation (ending in cremation), 6 Ways You Can Save Money with Funeral Preplanning & Prefunding, The Beginners Guide to Death Certificates, Celebration of life service personalized to reflect the life lived, Graveside service or a service at the crematory, Memorial service (takes place after burial or cremation). 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