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Planning Your Funeral or Memorial Service
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Writing Down Your Wishes
If you want any type of after-death service, you can help your executor and other loved ones by writing down your preferences. Consider the following details as you write out your plans:
- the location of the gathering or service
- who should be invited -- for example, should it be private (for invited family and friends) or public (open to anyone who wishes to attend)
- who should facilitate any ceremonies
- who should speak at the service or say the eulogy, if you want one
- whether your body will be present in a casket and, if so, whether the casket should be open or closed
- any specific clothing or jewelry in which you wish your body to be attired
- who you would like to serve as pallbearers, if necessary
- whether you would like a picture or other items displayed with (or instead of) your remains
- special music, readings, food or drink, or other details, and
- whether you want to direct survivors to send flowers or memorial donations.
| Your Obituary |
This may also be a good time to make some obituary notes for your survivors. Consider writing down:
- your date and place of birth
- family information, including the names of your spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, and siblings
- details about your education, employment, or military service
- memberships in organizations, and
- whether you want people to send flowers or make donations to a particular charity or organization in your name.
You may also want to select a photograph to include or describe the newspapers or magazines where you would like your obituary published.
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