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Planning Checklist

Check out this planning checklist to create your unique funeral arrangements, but remember that you don't need to make all these decisions right now. If you want to talk with one of our staff members about creating personalized funeral plans, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

 

Necessary Information

 

Personal Information

  • Your father’s name
  • Your mother’s maiden name
  • Your social security number
  • Your level of education

 

Affiliations

  • Fraternal organizations
  • Union memberships
  • Service organizations
  • Any special recognitions

 

Military Service Information

  • Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured
  • Serial number
  • Military service
  • Branch rank
  • Date of enlistment
  • Date of discharge

Getting Started

  • Select a funeral home.
  • Note any specific instructions for your services and final disposition.
  • Organize personal information for your obituary.
  • If you wish, choose a charity for any donations.



The Funeral Service

  • Select burial or cremation.
  • Choose a casket or cremation container.
  • Pick funeral locations and service types.
  • Make a note of any desired traditions or religious rituals.
  • Select the attire you want to be dressed in.
  • Arrange transportation for your physical remains and family members.
  • Select an overall theme for funeral stationery and any décor.
  • Choose floral arrangements.
  • Choose any specific hymns and songs you’d like included.
  • Pick photos and mementos for a memorial display.



Service Participants

  • Designate pallbearers.
  • Select a clergy member or officiator for the service.
  • Pick friends or family members to say the eulogy, read scripture, do a speech, or other readings.
  • If you wish, choose any musicians.



Final Disposition

  • Choose a cemetery.
  • Select a burial plot or mausoleum.
  • Select a memorial or grave marker and inscription.
  • Decide who will keep your urn.
  • Decide who will scatter your ashes and where.

 

 

START PLANNING NOW

Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville
Phone: (641) 856-4321
Fax: (641) 856-4322
501 North 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544

Thomas Funeral Home - Corydon
Phone | Toll: (641) 872-1410
Fax: (641) 872-3198
303 E. Jefferson, Corydon, IA 50060

Thomas Funeral Home - Moulton
Phone: (641) 642-3221
Fax: (641) 856-4322
311 E. Broadway St., Moulton, IA 52572

Thomas Funeral Home - Seymour
Phone: (641) 872-1410
Fax: (641) 856-4322
307 W. Wall St., Seymour, IA 52590

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Phone: (641) 856-2000
Fax: (641) 437-4142
1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544

Thomas Funeral Home - Moravia
Phone: (641) 724-3413
Fax: (641) 437-4142
103 North John Street, Moravia, IA 52571

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