Planning Ahead Checklist

 Vital Statistics / Biographical Information

• Full Legal Name
• Birthdate
• Address (Physical and Mailing Address)
• Social Security Number
• Mother's Full Legal Name
• Father's Full Legal Name
• How long have been a resident of Haywood County?
• Previous Residences and Length of Time Living There
• Work History (Main Occupation) # Years Worked and Year Retired, if known
• Veteran?
  • If yes, Branch, Rank, War and a copy of DD214 / Discharge Papers
• # Years of Education

 Family Information – please include name and residence

• Spouse
• Children
• Brothers
• Sisters
• Grandchildren
• Great Grandchildren
• Great-Great Grandchildren
• Special / Significant Friends, caregivers, etc

 Service Information / Funeral Wishes

• Type of Disposition (Burial v. Cremation)
• Location of Funeral or Memorial Service (Funeral Home Chapel, Church, or Other Location)
• Cemetery Plot Information
• Officiant / Clergy
• Special Music
• Pallbearers (6-8)
• Honorary Pallbearers (optional)
• Casket
• Vault
• Urn
• Cremation Container
• Memorials (In Lieu of Flowers)