Vital Statistics

1. Full name and complete address
   
2. How long at current/former residence(s)
   
3. Occupation, job title, nature of work, and history
   
4. Location of workplace
   
5. Social security number
   
6. Veteran's serial number
   
7. Date and place of service, date of discharge
   
8. Date of birth
   
9. Place of birth
   
10. Family origin
    
11. Father's name
    
12. Mother's maiden name
    
13. Educational attainment
    

Paperwork and Documents to Collect

1. Will
   
2. Birth certificate
   
3. Social security card
   
4. Marriage license
   
5. Military discharge
   
6. Insurance policies (life, health, accident, property, auto)
   
7. Bank books
   
8. Stocks and bonds
   
9. Property deed
   
10. Cemetery deed
    
11. Auto titles
    
12. Tax returns, receipts, and cancelled checks
    

Decisions to Make

1. Exact location of burial/disposition
   
2. Location of service
   
3. Casket
   
4. Outer burial container
   
5. Items for memento display
   
6. Clothing and jewelry for deceased
   
7. Service type (religious, fraternal, military)
   
8. Selection of scripture and readings (poems, etc.)
   
9. Clergy to officiate
   
10. Register book, memorial/prayer cards
    
11. Casketbearers
    
12. Floral arrangements
    
13. Music selections
    
14. Transportation for family and guests, including funeral procession lineup