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Funeral Planning Checklist

Use this as a conversation guide. Not every item applies to every family.

Immediate

☐ Appropriate health/official process completed
☐ Family coordinator nominated
☐ Funeral providers contacted
☐ Itemised written quote obtained

Service

☐ Burial / cremation preference
☐ Venue / church
☐ Date and time
☐ Celebrant / faith leader
☐ Viewing / wake
☐ Music / readings / prayers

Family & community

☐ Communication person
☐ Accommodation / transport
☐ Meals / visitors
☐ Community contributions coordinator
☐ Memorial program / slideshow

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