You know that you are mortal and that no one knows when God will call us to Himself. It is prudent to prepare for the end of life and a considerate thing to do for your family.

	Notify: Doctor   Coroner   Catholic Cemeteries   Funeral Director   Clergy   Relatives and friends   Pallbearers   Insurance Agents   Banks   Union and Fraternal Organizations   Organists Select: Cemetery property   Funeral service   Casket   Vault/outer container (not required)   Clothing   Flowers   Music   Thank you announcements   Transportation Provide/Know: Time and place for funeral   Time and place for visitation   Birthdate, age   Birthplace   Names of Father and Mother   Their birthdays and place of birth   Social Security Number   Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number   Education   Marital status, date & place of marriage   Mother's maiden name   Church baptized   Cause of death   Occupation   Grandparents names   Memberships held   Military service   Outstanding work   List of survivors in immediate family   Power of Attorney   Charities for memorial contributions Many people, even those who plan well for life, do very little planning for death. Lacking such planning, the occasion of death can be a time of hardship and complication for those who mean the most to us. The prudent person plans well for his temporal and spiritual welfare, and the total welfare of those he loves. Through advanced planning, many of the temporal problems caused by death are minimized. The selection of a family burial place before there is a death is the prudent, thoughtful way of providing peace of mind. At the time of bereavement, the need to pick out a family plot is a forced, emotional and confusing burden. It is difficult for family members to think clearly and to make a wise choice - it is unnecessary and can be avoided. Available is a paper copy of "The Family Record." A booklet to help you and your family prepare for the inevitable in a calm and sensible manner. We try to answer questions about funeral arrangements and costs including those at the cemetery. Quite frequently, detailed information and essential records are not available when needed, and survivors are unclear about your intentions. Within the booklet we have prepared the means for you to put down your family's personal records and to formulate your plans.
No matter how enlightened or deeply rooted in faith a family may be, death invariably brings great emotional pain and disorientation for the survivors. Christ, Himself, wept at the tomb of Lazarus, although He knew He would soon bring him back to life. Find someone to help answer sympathetic phone calls, cards and letters, as well as greet friends and relatives when they call. Decide appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, etc.). Prepare list of persons to be notified. Locate the will and notify lawyer and personal representative. Check carefully all life and casualty insurance and death benefits including social security, credit union, fraternal and military. Check promptly on all debts and installment payments, including credit cards. Some carry insurance clauses that cancel balances upon death. Notify utilities and landlord and tell post office where to send mail (if deceased was living alone).