Preplanning Checklist

Funeral Preplanning list

At Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, we’ve made preplanning easy. Below is a list of the paperwork we will need from you during the arrangement process. Whether you are helping a loved one or preplanning yourself, our preplanning checklist will make the process seamless.

  • 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
      • 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