What is Needed for Arrangements

First the Funeral Director will gather information required for the death certificate. 


This includes:


  • Full Name and Address
  • Marital Status
  • Social Security Number
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • Date and City of Birth
  • Highest Level of Education
  • Father’s Name, Mother’s Name (including maiden name)
  • Name of Spouse (if married or widowed)
  • Occupation and Employer
  • The funeral director will also need pertinent documents required to do all the legal paperwork, those documents include:
  • Life Insurance Policies


A funeral director will guide you through all these steps, using your wants, needs, and desires as a foundation to create a memorable funeral for your loved one. From here the funeral services can be personalized.  Did your loved one have a favorite sports team?  What was their favorite type of music?  What activity was your loved one known best for?  Recalling fond memories assists with the grieving process and will help honor the life of your loved one.