Preplanning

Preplanning Checklist

When a loved one dies, you are grief-stricken and it can be difficult to focus and remember details. We recommend creating a list ahead of time of everything needed to begin the funeral preparation process. We are here to help you with this important but challenging task. Please call us at 318-263-2368 if you have any questions.

Here’s a list to make sure you are prepared when the time comes:

Vital Statistics (including)

Name of Father, place of birth, year
Mother’s Maiden Name, place of birth, year
Education – elementary, high school, college, graduate school

Social Security Number

Veteran Information
Military Service
Branch Rank
Date of Enlistment
Date of Discharge
Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured
Serial Number

Affiliations

Fraternal, Service and Union Memberships
Special Recognitions

Persons to Contact

Children, Relatives and Friends to Notify

Funeral Preferences

Preferred Clergy/Celebrant
Names of Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers
Preferred Music, Bible Verses or Poetry
Preferred Clothing or Jewelry
Burial Property Information
Special Instructions