Memorial Service Checklist
Table of Contents
Church Service
Choose the location and time of the ceremony.
Reserve the ceremony location.
Identify clergy, celebrant or person of your choosing to officiate service.
Decide on type and tone of service.
Decide on the order and timing of the service.
Pick individuals to do readings and share memories or thoughts.
Select music.
Purchase floral arrangements.
Purchase memorial guest book.
Ensure floral tributes are delivered and displayed at the church before guests start arriving.
Designate someone to deliver the urn to the facility.
Assign person to remove flowers from church or facility following ceremony.
Meet with clergy or officiant to review order of service.
Reserve adequate seating for immediate family members.
Designate usher to be available to seat guests and answer questions.
Have someone make appropriate announcements at the beginning and conclusion of services.
Make sure all checks and honorariums are written out and distributed.
Cemetery Service
Contact cemetery to schedule burial.
Pay cemetery fee for grave opening and closing.
Decide on location of committal at cemetery.
Designate someone to bring urn to gravesite or cemetery chapel.
Make sure flowers have been delivered to gravesite and professionally displayed.
Designate a person to make any necessary announcements.
Make arrangements for any special events.
Make arrangements for lettering on monument.
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Presented by:
Nicole Nichols-West
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Memorial Service Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Memorial Service essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Memorial Service structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Memorial Service Checklist
- Save Memorial Service Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Memorial Service (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.