Life Kindly printable pack
Funeral planning pack
A calm working document for the service, practical arrangements, reception, people and the days around the funeral.
Write by hand after printing, or use the individual online tools for calculations and generated wording.
1. The next three things
Our three priorities
2. Key contacts
| Role | Name | Phone / email |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral home / provider | ||
| Officiant / service leader | ||
| Cemetery / crematory | ||
| Family point person | ||
| Reception / venue |
3. Questions before agreeing to services
- Itemized prices and General Price List received.
- Required services separated from optional choices.
- Embalming requirement or alternatives explained.
- Casket / alternative container choices and outside-purchase policy explained.
- Third-party or cash-advance fees identified.
- Transportation and mileage charges clear.
- Cemetery / crematory costs checked separately.
4. Service shape
Welcome / opening:
Readings / music:
People speaking:
Closing / committal:
5. Day-of ownership
| Job | Owner |
|---|---|
| Programs / printed items | |
| Flowers / photo display | |
| Children / vulnerable guests | |
| Transport / directions | |
| Livestream / technology | |
| Reception food / drinks | |
| Leftovers / cleanup / belongings |
6. Reception
Expected guests: __________ Meal style: ____________________
Food owner: ____________________ Drinks owner: ____________________
Setup: ____________________ Cleanup: ____________________
Things others can bring
7. After the funeral
- Return borrowed or rented items.
- Send essential thank-yous when ready.
- Continue account / paperwork notifications.
- Do not rush possessions unless there is a deadline.
- Name two people who can still help after everyone else goes home.
What can wait
8. Care for the people carrying the work
Meals / water / medication plan:
One person who can answer calls for us:
One thing we are explicitly not doing today: