
PLANNING A FUNERAL
In Time of Need
We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with options as you consider making immediate arrangements.
In Person
Please call us at 352.459.7446 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional.
Below are a few items you will need to bring with you during the Arrangement Conference. This information is needed to help create the Death Certificate for your loved one:
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Full Name of the Deceased
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Date of Birth of the Deceased
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Social Security Number of the Deceased
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Address of the Deceased
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Last Occupation of the Deceased
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Highest Level of Education
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Place of Birth
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Marital Status
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Maiden Name (If the deceased is a female)
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Father's Name
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Mother's Name and her maiden name
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Military Service
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Branch Rank
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Insurance Policy Number and beneficiaries Information (if arrangements will be made through an insurance company)
Additional Information and Affiliations
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Fraternal organizations
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Service organizations
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Union memberships
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Any special recognitions
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Gather personal information for your obituary
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Choose burial or cremation.
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Select which photographs and memorabilia you’d like to display.
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Consider any customs, traditions, or religious rites that are important to you and your family.
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Choose the clothing you’d like your loved one to be dressed in.
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Select music and hymns, if desired.
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Together we can select a casket or cremation container.
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Together we can help you to choose locations and types of services.
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Together we can help you to choose floral arrangements.
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Together we can help you to choose a theme for decorations and stationery.
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Together we can help you arrange transportation for your family.
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Together we can help you select a burial plot or mausoleum.
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Decide who will keep your urn if loved one is being cremated.
Remember...
There’s no need to make all the decisions right away. Our professional and caring team will help you one-on-one to create a Celebration of Life Service for you and your family.