Funeral Planning

Modern families may include spouse, children, stepchildren, significant others, ex-spouses, ex-in-laws, etc. Deciding where families will sit at the funeral or memorial service is a critical part of funeral planning. (see PDF of sample seating chart)

Anatomical Gifts

The Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois

http://agaillinois.org

Veterans Planning

Veteran Burial Benefits in Illinois

https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/benefits/Pages/survivor-burial.aspx

General VA benefits

https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/claims-special-burial.asp

Funeral Planning Guide

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(first) (middle ) (last name)

When a loved one dies, the family is often confused and upset. Grief may be so great that they are unable to think clearly about necessary arrangements. Most of these arrangements can be made prior to the time of need.

It is the wish of your church and minister to be of every assistance at this time. By completion of this form, your church and minister will be able to share your wishes with those responsible for your funeral arrangements.

This form will be kept in a confidential file. Additional copies are available if you desire.

This form is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a legally binding document.

The following indicates my preferences concerning my own funeral.

I prefer that the following firm serve as Funeral Director:

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________ Phone Number:________________

In regard to the disposition of my body:

___ ______ I prefer that my body be buried.

I now own a lot in __________________________________________ cemetery.

Section_________________ Lot_______________ Block_____________________

I do not own a lot, but I prefer burial in_________________________________

cemetery.

_________ I prefer that my body be entombed.

I now own a crypt in ______________________________________ mausoleum.

Section_________________ Lot_______________ Block_____________________

I do not own a crypt, but I prefer entombment in_________________________

mausoleum.

_________ I prefer that my body be cremated.

I prefer that the disposition of the ashes be as follows:____________________

____________________________________________________________________

If interment or entombment is to be in another city, ship to:______________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(Receiving Funeral Director)

_______________________________ __________________________________

(address) (city & state)

I prefer that any memorial gifts take the form of:

______ Flowers

______ Gifts to the Church (designate if desired):

______ Gifts to these Charities:

___________________________________________________________________________

4._ My will is located___________________________________________________________

___ It (does) (does not) contain instructions regarding these matters.

5._ The following information is given to help in the planning of my funeral service.

Type of service_______ Funeral with Casket Present

________ Memorial without Casket

Place of service_______ Church

________ Funeral Home

________ Cemetery

________ Other

I prefer that my body ______ be viewed________ not be viewed prior to the service.

Hymns to be Sung by the Congregation –

_________________________________________________________________________

Scripture Readings –

_________________________________________________________________________

Special Music –

_________________________________________________________________________

Other Comments or Preferences Regarding my Service –

_________________________________________________________________________

In my estate planning I have added provisions in my will to provide the following gifts and/or offerings to:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
Recognizing that certain facts will need to be provided upon my death, I offer the following information to make it easier for those responsible for my funeral arrangements.

Full Name:____________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

City:___________________________________________ State:________________________

Birth Date:_____________________________ Birth Place:___________________________

Occupation:___________________________________________________________________

Education:____________________________________________________________________

Spouse’s Name:_______________________________________________________________

Spouse’s Date of Birth:__________________________________________________________

Marriage:______________________________ Where:_______________________________

Children:_____________________________________________________________________

(city) (county) (state)

Children:_____________________________________________________________________

(city) (county) (state)

Mother’s Maiden Name:________________________________________________________

Mother’s Birth Place:___________________________________________________________

(city) (county) (state)

Survivors –

Sons:______________________________________________________________________

Daughters:_________________________________________________________________

Brothers:___________________________________________________________________

Sisters:____________________________________________________________________

No. of Grandchildren:_______________________________________________________

No. of Great-Grandchildren:_________________________________________________

For Veterans Only

Date of Enlistment:______________________ Place:_________________________________

Date of Last Discharge:__________________ Place:_________________________________

Location of Discharge Paper:____________________________________________________

Type:_____________ Branch:______________ Rank:___________ Unit:________________

Service No:____________________________

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

This completed form is an indication of what I now desire. I may wish to change these preferences at a later time by contacting the church office at 309-663-7437.

Signed__________________________________________ Date________________________

Illinois Conference of Churches

1608 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61821 217-522-7099

Funeral Planning