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Personal Information * Full legal name * Residential address * Date of Birth * Place of Birth * Date of Marriage * Spouse's full name * Occupation * Next of Kin * Doctor's name and address People to Contact * Immediate family, even estranged members should be considered * Close friends * Executor of Will * Employer * Solicitor * Accountant * Australian Tax Office * Medicare * Private Health Fund * Electoral Office * Banks and other financial institutions * Clubs and other organisations * Motor Vehicle Registry * Veterans' Affairs * Social Security * Superanuation Fund * Home Care services - eg meals on wheels For a suggest letter that would cover most organisations see - To Whom It May Concern Documents to Locate * Will - May request special funeral arrangements * Pre-paid Funeral Plan * Birth Certificate * Marriage Certificate * Citizenship Papers * Insurance Policies - home, contents & car * Life Insurance * Superanuation Papers * Bank Documents * Propety Deeds & Mortgage papers * Home Loan Details * Taxation Records * Vehicle Ownership Papers Personal Items of Interest (for funeral service) * Schools attended * University attended * Family and work history * Positions held and Service Record * Accomplishments - Personal & Professional * Hobbies & Special Interests Specific Decisions * Choose a Funeral Director * Burial or Cremation * Location of Service * Date & Time of Service * Do you wish to view the deceased * Is jewellery to remain or be returned * Special clothes for the deceased -if required * Select scripture or literature for Service * Will a friend give a eulogy * Select hymns or music * Floral arrangements * Floral or donation to a charity tributes * If required arrange location and food for after the Service * Thank you cards for those who give floral or donation tributes Who is to Participate * Clergy or Celebrant * Pallbearers * Organist * Family or Friend to give Eulogy * Family or Friend to read Scripture or Literary Extract Transport * Hearse arranged by Funeral Director * Hire Car to and from funeral - arranged by Funeral Director if needed * Friend's Car - economical and allows people to show their support Some of the Costs * Funeral Director's Service Fee * Doctor's Certificates * Transfer of the deceased * Notices in Newpapers * Casket * Any special preparation requested * Cemetery or Cremation Costs * Transport * Floral arrangements * Clergy or Celebrant Fee * Music * Church or Chapel Cost * Collection of Ashes |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 July 2008 ) |