Pre-Planning: My Memorial Guide

Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home and Cremation Pre-Planning: My Memorial Guide
At Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, we are honored that you have chosen us to assist with your pre-planning arrangements. Taking this step ensures your wishes are clearly documented while easing the emotional burden on your loved ones.

This guide is designed to walk you through nine key sections, helping you make important decisions about your final arrangements:
1. Contact & Basic Information
2. Education, Ancestry & Employment
3. Parent & Family Information
4. Military Service
5. Memberships, Clubs & Hobbies
6. Disposition & Service Choices
7. Graveside Committal & Casket/Urn Preferences
8. Special Instructions
9. Submission
You can complete this guide at your own pace. Once submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your completed information along with a link to review or update your plan in the future.

Additionally, you may want to visit our resources page on our website at www.charlesrlux.com for other helpful preplanning documents such as a "Checklist For When A Love One Dies" or "Ideas For Creating A Meaningful Funeral Service."

Thank you for allowing us to support you in this important process. If you have any questions along the way, we are here to assist you.
- Name
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Sex
- Name at Birth Or Other Name Used
  (include AKA if any)
- Social Security Number
- Marital Status
- Spouse - Living or Deceased? (if applicable)
- Name of Surviving Spouse (if applicable)
  If wife, give name before first marriage.
- Date of Marriage (if applicable)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Place of Marriage (if applicable)
- If Spouse Deceased, Date Of Death (if applicable)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Other Marriages (if applicable)
- Section 2 - Education, Ancestry and Employment
- Birthplace (City, County, State or Country)
- Early Years and Significant Memories
  Places lived, special memories, etc.
- Highest Level Of Education
  
  Other
- Educational Highlights or Memories
  Student council, sports, awards
- High School - Year of Graduation and Name/Location
- College - Year of Graduation and Name/Location
- Race/Heritage (if Asian, list nationality ie. Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, etc. under "other"), mark all that apply.
  
  Other
- Ancestry (enter all that apply) If American Indian, please provide principal tribe.
  Mexican, Canadian, Cuban, African, English, french, Dutch, etc.
- Usual Occupation
  Give kind of work done during most of working life. Do not use retired.
- Kind of Business or Industry
- Date of Retirement (if applicable)
- Section 3 - Parent and Family Information
- Father's Name
  
  First NameMiddle NameLast Name
- Father - Living or Deceased?
- Mother's Name (before first married)
  
  First NameMiddle NameMaiden Name
- Mother - Living or Deceased?
- Date of Parents Marriage (if applicable)
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Family Relations
- Siblings and Their Spouses
  Ex. John (Jane) Doe of Mt. Pleasant
- Name of Children and Spouses (if applicable)
  Ex. John (Jane) Doe of Mt. Pleasant
- Name of Grandchildren (if applicable)
- Name of Great-Grandchildren (if applicable)
- Other Survivors (in-laws, special relatives, close friends, etc.)
  Ex. John (Jane) Doe of Mt. Pleasant
- Preceded In Death By
  Ex. Parents, siblings, etc.
- Military Service Information
- Military Service
- Dates Served and Highest Rank Obtained
- Military War and Conflicts (if applicable)
  
  Other
- Discharge Papers (DD 214) Available?
- Military Honors
- Membership, Clubs, Hobbies, Etc. Information
- Church Membership, Clubs Organizations, Unions, etc.
- Hobbies , Interests, Pets, Time Spent with Family, etc.
- Other Details You Would Like Us To Know Of
- Choose The Type Of Disposition and Service
  
  This section will guide you through selecting the type of disposition, service location and details, and any special honors or service options you may want. You can visit our online showroom at https://www.charlesrlux.com/page/merchandise
- Type of Disposition - Burial or Cremation?
- Casket or Cremation Container
- Location of Funeral Service
  
  Other
- If other, please indicate location.
- Visitation Location
  
  Other
- If other, please indicate location.
- Visitation Details
- Viewing Details
- Clergy, Celebrant or Officiant for Service (if applicable)
  If you don’t have an officiant or celebrant, we can help connect you with someone to lead the service.
- Reception After Service
- Details For Reception/Luncheon (caterer, specific food, etc.)
- Special Service Options Available (if applicable)
  
  Other
- Other Service Options (if applicable)
  
  Other
- Charity in Lieu of Flowers (if applicable)
- Music
- Special Music, Musicians or Songs
- Special Readings or Poems to Include
- Casket Bearer Names (if applicable)
  To be contacted by the family at time of death. Funeral home staff in lieu of casket bearers.
- Casket Bearer Transportation (if applicable)
  
  Other
- Graveside Committal and Casket/Urn Preferences
  
  This section will guide you through choices on graveside committal, burial plot, headstone marker and selecting an option for a casket or urn.
- Graveside Committal
  
  Other
- Other Committal Details (if applicable)
- Do You Want/Need A Burial Plot?
- Name and Location of Cemetery for Burial or Instructions For Your Ashes?
  For traditional funeral or cremation.
- Do You Want/Need a Headstone/Grave Marker?
- What Would You Like Written or Designed On The Headstone/Grave Marker (if applicable)?
- Casket or Urn Preferences
  
  Visit our online showroom at https://www.charlesrlux.com/page/merchandise to see our selection of caskets and urns.
- Casket Material Preference
  
  Other
- Casket To Be Closed
- Burial Vault
- Urn Material Preference
  
  Other
- Special Requests and Instructions
  
  Flower and Color Preferences, Jewelry, Clothing, Instruction for Ashes, Etc.
- Special Requests and/or Instructions (if applicable)
- Thank You
  
  Thank you for taking the time to plan ahead and make thoughtful decisions. Pre-planning is a profound act of love—one that offers comfort, clarity, and peace of mind in life’s most difficult moments.
  
  By taking this step, you are ensuring that your wishes will be honored and that your family will have the guidance they need when the time comes. Your efforts today will provide them with the space to focus on remembrance, healing, and celebrating a life well-lived.
  
  We are honored to support you in this journey. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out at 989-773-5616.
  
  With gratitude,
  
  Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service
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Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home and Cremation Pre-Planning: My Memorial Guide

Section 2 - Education, Ancestry and Employment

Section 3 - Parent and Family Information

Family Relations

Military Service Information

Membership, Clubs, Hobbies, Etc. Information

Choose The Type Of Disposition and Service

Graveside Committal and Casket/Urn Preferences

Casket or Urn Preferences

Special Requests and Instructions