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Planning Your Funeral

This form records pertinent information and your current thinking and preferences regarding arrangements at the time of your death. It can be filed in the church office, with a copy made for a spouse, relative or friend. It can be updated at any time. If you want your funeral in Columbus, we encourage you to consider using the church building for the viewing, the funeral or memorial service, or any other arrangements you might prefer. The Pastors and Shepherding Team are available to discuss any of the information below.

Third Way Cafe also provides information on funeral planning on their site called
"Dealing With Death"


Full Name________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________ Birthplace ______________ Date of Birth ________________

Spouse/Partner's Full Name ________________________ Date of Marriage ___________

Mother's Maiden Name _____________________________ Birthplace _______________

Address/Phone of Mother ______________________________________________________

Father's Name __________________________________Birthplace ____________________

Address/Phone of Father ______________________________________________________

Children and/or Siblings Relationship Address Phone

 


Section 1 Life Directives/Living Will

Each person is encouraged to prepare a life directive/living will and to discuss this with your family. If you would like help with completing this, please contact our pastors.

I have prepared a life directive and/or living will yes _____ no _____

A copy of my life directive/living will is located:


Section 2 Funeral or Memorial Service Preferences

Visitation:

at CMC _____ another church (specify)__________________

at funeral home _____

I prefer: open casket _____ closed casket _____ no casket _____

I prefer:

burial followed by a memorial service _____

a funeral service followed by burial _____

I would like a fellowship meal at the church: yes _____ no _____

These scriptures are meaningful to me:


These hymns or songs are some of my favorites (if not included in our church hymnals, please attach a copy of the song):


If possible, I would like the following special music (hymns/songs and persons you might wish to sing/play this music; if possible, please attach a copy of the music or song):


If possible, I would like the following poems/readings used in the service or worship bulletin (please attach a copy):


If possible, I would like the following people to assist in the service:


If possible, I would like the following banner used:

If possible, I would like the following individuals to serve as pallbearers:


Other preferences or requests for the memorial or funeral service:


Memorial fund gifts can be directed to

Funeral Home Preference, if any

Address/Phone of Funeral Home


Are there specific plans on file at the funeral home? Yes _____ No _____

Do you want an autopsy performed at the time of your death? Yes _____ No _____

Do you wish to be an organ donor? Yes _____ No _____

Do you wish your body to be embalmed? Yes _____ No _____

Do you wish your body to be cremated? Yes _____ No _____

If you prefer cremation, do you have any special wishes/instructions regarding your ashes?
Yes _____ No _____

Cemetery preference/location Plot #.


Section 3 Personal information which may be helpful at the time of my death

Occupation

How long?

Previous Jobs/Occupations

Came to Central Ohio from?

Lived here since (year)

Other places you have lived?

Service information (voluntary service, mission board, alternative service, etc.)

Education (last grade completed, schools attended, etc.)


In an emergency or death, please notify the following (
Names/Contact Information):

 

My Doctor (Name, address, phone)


My Dentist (Name, address, phone)


My Attorney (Name, address, phone)


Location of my will


Executor of my will


Location of insurance policies and other valuable papers


Other information

 

Signature/Date