Planning Checklist
If you are planning ahead, we find it has been helpful for families to gather the following information in advance. This helps the planning process move as seamlessly as possible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (734) 847-3841.
- Vital statistics (including)
- Name of father, place of birth, year
- Mother’s maiden name, place of birth, year
- Education – elementary, high school, college, graduate school
- Social Security number
- Veteran information
- Military service
- Branch rank
- Date of enlistment
- Date of discharge
- Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured
- Serial number
- Affiliations
- Fraternal, service, and union memberships
- Special recognitions
- Persons to contact
- Children, relatives and friends to notify
- Funeral preferences
- Preferred clergy/celebrant
- Names of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers
- Preferred music, Bible verses, or poetry
- Preferred clothing or jewelry
- Burial property information
- Special instructions
- Location of important documents and passwords
Planning Resources
Online Planning Form
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FAQs
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