Funeral checklist

Messages of condolence to loved ones
Burial permit (issued by doctor)
Pastor, time and place of funeral, burial plot (all reserved at the parish office)
Arrangements with the cemetery
Planning the service
Meeting with the pastor
Service leaflet (to be discussed with the pastor)
Music (agreed with the cantor)
Planning the memorial gathering
Venue and catering for memorial gathering
Photograph of the departed, memorial table (e.g. picture, flowers, candles)
Newspaper death notice, invitations to the funeral
Wreath
Flag at half-mast (notify caretaker)
After the funeral: probate (official inventory of the estate)
Temporary cross for the grave, purchase of headstone
Thank you letters (and/or newspaper acknowledgements)
Contract for maintenance of the grave

Coffin