First Visit to the Funeral Home - Checklist

The following checklist will help you remember what information about the decedent and items will be needed when meeting with a funeral arranger.

• Full legal name of the deceased
• Home address of the deceased
• Social Security number of the deceased
• Date and place of birth
• The deceased's parents names, including mother's maiden name.
• Veteran's discharge papers (DD-214)
• Recent photograph(s)
• Occupation
• Clothing for the deceased
• Information about the deceased's education
• Marital status of the deceased
• Veteran's discharge papers or claim number
• Clergy name and phone number
• Pre-arrangement paperwork (if applicable)
• Cemetery lot information (if applicable)
• Survivors (name and relationship)
• Insurance policies (if applicable)