(334) 283-6801 Preplanning Checklist The following checklist will help you create your personalized plan. Ways to Plan Ahead General Gather personal information for your obituary. Choose a charity to direct donations to, if desired. Choose a funeral home. Make note of any instructions for your services and final disposition. The Funeral Service Choose burial or cremation. Select a casket or cremation container. Choose locations and types of services. Choose floral arrangements. Select which photographs and memorabilia you’d like to display. Consider any customs, traditions, or religious rites that are important to you and your family. Choose the clothing you’d like to be dressed in. Select music and hymns, if desired. Choose a theme for decorations and stationery at your services. Arrange transportation for your physical remains and your family. Participants Choose a clergy member or officiator to preside over the service. Select any musicians whose talents you’d like to employ. Select pallbearers. Choose friends or family members to perform the eulogy, read scripture, or prepare a speech. 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. Information You'll Need Personal Information Your father’s name Your mother’s maiden name Your level of education Your social security number Affiliations Fraternal organizations Service organizations Union memberships Any special recognitions you hav Military Service Information Military service Branch rank Date of enlistment Date of discharge Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured Serial number Remember... There’s no need to make all the decisions right away. For personalized assistance in creating your plan, contact one of our experts to schedule a one-on-one meeting. OBITUARIES Obituary Listings SERVICES Where to Begin Service Options Personalization Honoring Veterans Payment Center PREPLAN Why Plan Ahead Preplanning Checklist Preplan Online RESOURCES Grief Support FAQs Etiquette Tips Social Security Benefits Monuments Services of a Funeral Director Children and Funerals CONTACT Tallassee, AL Jeffcoat Funeral Home Phone: (334) 283-6801 255 Friendship Road, PO Box 780758, Tallassee, AL 36078 © Jeffcoat Funeral Home Website Design: Frazer Consultants & TA Privacy Policy | Terms of Use