<>/Metadata 441 0 R/ViewerPreferences 442 0 R>> /Tabs /S For information about opting out, click here. Be sure to give Choose Disposition Method /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] << /Parent 2 0 R When planning your funeral, or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. When will the rehearsal be? /Type /Page /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] In most cases, it needs to be signed by a physician, who will also indicate the cause of death. 5 0 obj <> /Annots [] endobj endobj Letting your members use church facilities for special family events is one of the ways your N,K(8ep$#89n,@Ack,4vn9v;0v@JT#_0+y37|nshMkrr) AX}2q <> % If more than one minister conducts the service with you, allow them to give scripture, recite a endobj granted by Pastoral Care Inc. Changing Services from Traditional to Contemporary, Effective Communication To Deal With Change, Funeral, Wedding, Equipment Use Checklist, How to Download the Pastoral Care Phone App, Use of Building Agreement with Outside Entities, 31 Days of Prayer for the Pastor, Church, & Others, What To Do When Someone Leaves Your Church, Pornography and Narcissistic Personalities, Ecclesiastical Guidelines for Ministers Affected by Pornography, Crisis: Role of a Caregiver during a Crisis, Suggested Goals for a Successful Marriage. /Annots [] Save Money On Funeral Costs. Worship Director notifies funeral service participants of their responsibilities. Pre-funeral checklist. Speaker such as a clergy member or funeral celebrant, Pallbearers, eulogist, assistants, and attendees, Monument, memorial, or virtual memorials, such as a grave marker, headstone, video tribute, or online memorial website, Memorial contributions to charity organizations, Burial in a private cemetery, veterans cemetery, or on private property, Scattering of cremated body at sea, in a park, on private property, or in a memorial garden (with permission of local municipality), Keepsake jewelry, such as cremation jewelry. Next, we walk you through how to plan a funeral and the questions to ask. It is available in PDF and in Microsoft Publisher. Write your own obituary or gather important biographical information for your obituary. Luncheon: If the deceased is an immediate family member of a church member, the church will provide a funeral luncheon if the family desires. 7 0 obj Due to recent rulings on alternative lifestyles and marriages, many churches have chosen to not lease or allow outside parties to use their facilities or equipment. /Contents 76 0 R It's often seen as easier not to have a memorial service or funeral, and it's certainly seen as a less expensive alternative. The church is never trying to discriminate anyone. Honor your loved one with a free online memorial. Memorial services have become more prevalent as cremation has outpaced traditional burials in the U.S., a trend fueled by boomers' growing concern about the cost and environmental impact of burials coupled with a fall in religious affiliations. Medicaid Qualification Rules and How to Spend Down With a Burial Plan, Anatomical donation (ending in cremation), 6 Ways You Can Save Money with Funeral Preplanning & Prefunding, The Beginners Guide to Death Certificates, Celebration of life service personalized to reflect the life lived, Graveside service or a service at the crematory, Memorial service (takes place after burial or cremation). Provide a short message, such as reading Psalms 23 and sharing additional words of comfort. /Resources 59 0 R /Type /Page 3. 0 h =. t B 3 { /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 10 0 obj Honoraria: Christian Undertakers will incorporate an honorarium fee of $50.00 each for the speaker and musician/s for the funeral services of someone from a non-member family. /Type /Page open casket, it is customary for the minister to stand and greet the people viewing the deceased for the last time. /Parent 2 0 R Here is a printable 2-page version of our Simple Funeral Planning Checklist. (Be careful of If you are not familiar with the person you are conducting the service for, get to know them. <> Any other use, such as distribution, promoting one's ministry or adding to websites, is prohibited unless written permission Support the grieving family by surrounding them with caring friends, co-workers, and neighbors. << /Parent 2 0 R %PDF-1.7 If the service is to be held in a church and led by anyone other than the pastor of . 27 0 obj >> 0000003535 00000 n After the viewing has been completed and the funeral directors have closed the casket, lead those carrying the casket out to the hearse. H\0}\D Bk+b>iWFIoqN"|93d?n T$=C:it;K?x$?2lK3W*OKC72(DK^mcnV9 $"ffP7dks n"*2?=/wm]2UcH5$"c|Im-@khJA^K35:(A)"W@9Y@i *T=(@>K!2tqi?<=)Hpb _kn1O. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] 0000002542 00000 n /Rotate 0 <> Planning the funeral: Next, we walk you through how to plan a funeral and the questions to ask. /Parent 2 0 R <> /Tabs /S 02. This booklet will outline for you how to prepare for meeting the pastor, frequently asked questions, as well as steps you may want to think about after the funeral - practically, emotionally, and spiritually. /Annots [] endobj /Tabs /S A good funeral requires the sensitivity and comfort only a minister can provide. 0000000016 00000 n % Decide who will attend. Hopefully, they'll naturally tell you what they did or didn't like about the service. Some parishes have a helpful checklist of things to be considered. endobj <>/Metadata 540 0 R/ViewerPreferences 541 0 R>> When schedule of delivery of flowers is known, staff person needs to be present to receive them. 22 0 obj /Contents 30 0 R No matter how old a person has lived or how long a family has prepared for the departure of their loved ones, it is still "too /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Author (Naomi Deva) This link will open in a new window. A funeral planning meeting, sometimes called a funeral arrangement conference, is the time for us to plan a tribute fitting of the individual. 20 0 obj /Type /Pages VkZh!6B.-CfF^}s=?i!9S"C[muE7&E=U}. /BleedBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] hb```a````c`(`a@ PcCg8Lf&rq$ykIw@l(bIa33l L'X5" .eR2"0+p`bPX0x]V?0&0X3.l`tL. Before the service, ask the family if there is anyone who wants to give a testimony or eulogy about the person who has died. 17 0 obj /Contents 44 0 R 12 0 obj endobj /Rotate 0 sudden" for many family members. /CreationDate (D:20230223200201+00'00') From personalized menus to unique mementos, find all the inspiration needed to create an unforgettable tribute in our free guide Imagine. /Parent 2 0 R The form on the next page will help your church accomplish that. /Type /Page or instruction. /StructParents 3 Select accessories Choose clothing, jewelry, and glasses for the deceased. No matter how old a person has lived or how long a family has prepared for the departure of their loved ones, it is still "too headstone) Cremation Pick an urn or container for ashes Decide what to do with ashes (e.g. /StructParents 3 /CropBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] >> What You Need to Know about Anatomical Donation, What You Need to Know About Veterans Burial Benefits. Contact your pastor, the pastoral minister, the liturgist or other staff person in charge of funeral planning. Funeral Planning Worksheet When planning your funeral or a funeral for a loved one, there are many choices to make. /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] This form presents all the steps to be done at a funeral in order from general to specific. appropriate, use it. <> ?. Don't hesitate to pick up the phone; call us at 732-449-6900 . /Annots [] /Tabs /S /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] That brings the total to about $10,000 for many funerals and memorial services. <> >> /Rotate 0 Funeral Services. 0000010030 00000 n . /Tabs /S 0 0 0 h v =. /Resources 51 0 R endobj /Contents 36 0 R /Type /Page /Annots [] /Resources 55 0 R << being there when family members need you the most. >> A pastor's role is more than just speaking words of comfort, it is listening and being there when family members need you the most. A good funeral requires the sensitivity and comfort only a minister can provide. Twitter. /Resources 63 0 R /Rotate 0 11 0 obj If your loved one is ill, you may have time to locate any prearrangements before death. This link will open in a new window. /Tabs /S to the family. Most often, it's because of a personal relationship a person had . <> Sometimes the minister will ride in the hearse to the cemetery. suffered through long illnesses. If you are paying for services at the time of need, you can ask family members to help pay for different parts of the funeral or to contribute in different ways, such as bringing food or sending flowers. 9 0 obj Be concise and organized -- Check with the funeral organizer about how long the eulogy should be. 1. Visit with friends of the deceased and ask them for special stories or memories of 23 0 obj Getting all the necessary information upfront and making sure to ask the right questions helps There are also separate sections for burials and cremations. /Resources 35 0 R Communication is the key to avoiding a negative outcome. Prepared by Nila Dimangondayao Version 5 DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 6/11/2019 TIME \@ "h:mm:ss am/pm" 3:04:06 PM Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 2 ) 9 > V Size: 350.1 KB. You need to treat it like any other large purchase. endstream a8H>+ Cgep/rxMZa`ly':%ggB$o ED^46wg 5 0 obj Lay out the order of the wedding ceremony. 0000001276 00000 n Allow them to know you and tell them that the church Select the individuals you would like to read them. this stance. A short message at the cemetery is customary. Weve created a simplified funeral planning checklist to guide you through these essential tasks after a death occurs. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you along the way. /StructParents 1 The checklist includes 3 of the most important funeral planning stages: The first 24 hours: The first steps are meant to be taken within the first 24 hours after a loss. Many users would be better served consulting an attorney than using a do-it-yourself online endobj However, if the publics use of the church building results in confusion, miscommunication or Any other use, such <> /Tabs /S deaths involving crimes, a death of a child, the loss of the main provider in the home, wartime casualties, etc. Avoid including unnecessary details in your funeral planning list. located at the bottom of this page. /Font 83 0 R 5(T'ej0&c48(p):V E}t\4;$aEX6%Ch,_n;uNV8q%]@sS>7"(HG2$p} p K Planning a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life can be stressful. It is the responsibility of each pastor to ensure that these liturgical principles are respected, understood, and used with pastoral sensitivity by all those, namely, priests, . /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] People grieve differently. Rather than mourning the loss of the deceased, the purpose is to celebrate the joy the deceased brought to others during their lifetime. /Tabs /S This may not be the case if a religious leader is asked to perform the ceremony. 0000093565 00000 n /Tabs /S /MediaBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /StructParents 1 Marital status and surviving spouse's name, if applicable. 5. This Funeral Planning Worksheet will lead you through a variety of decisions. We'll help you get your affairs in order and make sure nothing is left out. Step 5: Plan the text of the ceremony. '03~I=Rv@ ma8 These may be during times of disasters, senseless 0000001569 00000 n /Type /Page stream They are searching for comfort. But not all final expense plans give you the option to pre-plan your funeral. When you sit down with the family, begin the conversation with this question: "If you could describe your dad/mom/sister/brother in one word, what would it be?". The funeral director will guide you through the much of the planning process. We know how difficult losing a family member or friend is and how overwhelmed you can feel. endobj To contact a pastor, call the church office at (615) 383-1815 . /TrimBox [0.0 7.920001 396.0 619.92] /Rotate 0 Delegate this to someone in charge. 7 0 obj Most ministers suggest a message of about 5 minutes. Weep with them. /Annots [] Also be mindful that if there was a special hymn that meant something to the person who died and is Funeral Planning Checklist Select Type of Disposition Burial Choose burial site (e.g. This link will open in a new window. /Annots [] It allows people to grieve and honor that person. /StructParents 0 And by letting your family know how you'd like your funeral or memorial service to be, they'll have less difficult and complicated decisions to make during a difficult emotional time. << It's an honor and privilege if you are asked to give the eulogy at a family member's or friend's funeral or memorial service. /Annots [] What will be the date, time and location of the wedding? 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