Funeral Planning Checklist for Families
A sensitive, practical checklist for coordinating funerals and wake keepings — announcements, RSVPs, meals, and volunteer support.
Announcements and service details
Publish service times, viewing hours, and repast location on one page family can forward. Avoid conflicting information across texts and social posts.
Meals and hospitality sign-ups
Coordinate who brings food for the repast or wake keeping with a shared list. Track trays, drinks, and serving volunteers so nothing falls through.
Delegate so no one carries everything alone
Assign ushers, program printing, slideshow media, and transportation for elderly relatives. Clear roles reduce duplicate work and missed tasks.