The Harris Funeral Home "Family First" List

The Harris Funeral Home "Family First" List
Things to bring with you to the arrangement conference

We believe every service deserves to be truly memorable, and correct to the finest detail. You can rely on our family of professionals. We're here to help. The following is a checklist of important information to complete before the arrangement conference:

Vital Statistics Needed for Death Certificate

Decedent Full Legal Name

Full Legal Address

Maritial Status

Surviving Spouse Name (Wife’s Maiden Name)

Date of Birth

Date

Place of Birth

Occupation

Years of Education

Social Security Number

Place of Burial, Entombment, or Cremation

The name, address, and phone number of person in charge of these arrangements

Fathers Name

Mother’s full name (Maiden Name)

VETERAN

YESNO

If YES (Branch of Service) Veteran's discharge papers DD214

Biographical Information Needed for Funeral Program:

Names, town and state or residence of survivors (Don't forget brothers, sisters, and possible close friends or partners)
Memberships in clubs, organization, volunteer work and positions held
Religious affiliation, church memberships, and positions held within the church
Education/schooling (be specific with degrees, and years of graduation if possible)
Special hobbies, interests, and awards received
Personal remarks about the deceased
Work history (positions held, years of service, awards, etc . . .)
Charitable donations that will be made in the name of the deceased

Funeral Information Needed:

Where and when should the ceremony be held?
Cemetery deed or grave location
Should there be any special services by civic and volunteer organizations?
Name of clergy, church, and religious affiliation
Who are to be pallbearers?
How many certified copies of the death certificate will you need?

How many certified copies of the death certificate will you need?

Clothing and Other Items Needed:

Color picture of the deceased (It will be returned to you in original condition)
Clothing, including underclothing (What would you like to see your loved one
wearing?)
Jewelry, glasses, personal effects (rosaries, icons, prayer books, medals, etc .)
What personal effects should be returned to the family, and what should stay with the deceased?