How Advance Planning Benefits You According to all the surveys, the most important benefit of making funeral arrangements in advance is PEACE OF MIND. In addition, pre-planning your funeral.... Removes the decision-making burden from the shoulders of loved ones at the time of need. Assures that your wishes and preferences for funeral services are known. Helps settle any differences that may arise within your family about the type and costs of the funeral service. Allows you to meet with the funeral director of your choice and ask questions about service options, including: The value of a complete funeral service and its benefits in the grieving process. Cremation and its effects on the survivors. Having the opportunity to set aside funds in advance to protect against inflation.

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Information about person completing the form: First: Todays Date: Middle: I am planning for my: selfspousemotherfatherchildfriend Last: E-mail: Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Fax (If available): Personal Information about person planning for Be sure to use their Full Legal Name First Name: Sex: MaleFemale Middle Name: Marital Status Never MarriedMarriedDivorcedWidowed Last Name: Education Level: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Street Address: Mailing Address: City: County: State: Zip Code: Is Home Address Inside City Limits: YesNo Hispanic Origin: YesNo Spouse's Full Name: Spouse's Maiden Name: Mother's Name: Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Name: Military Service Service Branch: Serial Number: Place Enlisted: Date Enlisted: Place Discharged: Date Discharged: VA Claim or File #: Funeral Preferences I Prefer The Funeral Service To Be: PublicPrivate Place Of Service: Name Of Cemetery: City: State: Grave or Niche Location: Religious Denomination: Church Affiliation: ElderPriestClergymanRabbiReader Name: Viewing For Family: YesNo Viewing For Friends: YesNo I Prefer BurialCremationOther Option: Traditional Burial ServiceGraveside Burial ServiceImmediate BurialTraditional Cremation ServiceMemorial Cremation ServiceGraveside Cremation ServiceDirect Cremation Funeral Preferences Musical Selections To Be Played Musical Selections To Be Sung: Will Supply CD/Tape Favorite Bible Passages: Favorite Literature Or Poems: Favorite Flower(s): Favorite Flower Color: Final Disposition Preference For Final Disposition Is: Example: Ground Interment at ABC Cemetery 1151 Mitchell Ave<BR> Grand Rapids, MI<BR> A cemetery plot is owned at this cemetery Obituary Information Survivor Name Relationship City State Person(s) To Finalize Arrangements At Time Of Death Name: Relationship: Address: Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Second Contact Name: Relationship: Address: Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: Other Information : Special Instructions : Other People To Contact Please Call Me Tell Me How To Pre-Pay Expenses Keep Information On File To Submit Your Information - Please Click On This Button