This is a statutory form allowing the appointment of an individual to carry out your preferences for funeral arrangmeents. You may specify instructions for disposition of your body (cremation, burial, etc.), preferences for funeral services, a grave memorial, and other last wishes.
A funeral planning declaration form is a legal document that allows individuals to outline their wishes and preferences regarding their funeral arrangements. This form serves as a comprehensive guide for family members or caregivers to ensure that the deceased's funeral is carried out according to their precise instructions. It allows individuals to express their desires for burial or cremation, choice of funeral service, location preference, and other important details. Here is an example of a funeral planning declaration form: Funeral Planning Declaration Form I, (Full Name), being of sound mind and of legal age, hereby declare my funeral plans and preferences to be followed upon my passing. I understand that it is essential to document my desires for my funeral arrangements, and this declaration form serves as a guideline for my family members, executors, or caregivers. 1. Burial or Cremation Preference: — Please select one: [ ] Burial [ ] Cremation 2. Choice of Funeral Service: — [ ] Traditional FuneraServiceic— - [ ] Memorial Service — [ ] Celebration of LifCeremonyon— - [ ] Direct Burial/Cremation with no service 3. Funeral Service Location: — If applicable, please specify the preferred venue (name, address) for the funeral service. 4. Officiant or Clergy: — Please indicate any specific religious or spiritual leader you wish to officiate the service, or state if you prefer a non-religious ceremony. 5. Viewing and Visitation: — [ ] Open caskeviewingin— - [ ] Closed casket viewing — [ ] No viewing 6. Floral Arrangements and Donations: — [ ] I request flowers for the funeral service. — [ ] In lieu of flowers, I would appreciate donations to a specific charity or organization. Please specify the name(s) of the preferred recipient(s). 7. Music and Readings: — Please provide a list of songs, hymns, or readings you would like to be included during the service. 8. Pallbearers: — If applicable, please indicate the names of individuals who you wish to serve as pallbearers during the funeral or burial. 9. Interment or Ashes Placement: — [ ] I have selected a burial plot/cemetery. Please provide details, including the desired location. — [ ] I have made arrangements with a crematorium. Please specify if you have any preferences for the final resting place for your ashes (e.g., scattering, urn placement, niche). 10. Closing Thoughts and Special Requests: — Use this space to include any additional instructions, special requests, or personal messages you would like to convey to your loved ones. By signing this Funeral Planning Declaration Form, I acknowledge that the information provided reflects my true wishes regarding my funeral arrangements. I understand that it is essential to communicate these preferences to my loved ones and ensure that this document is accessible upon my passing. Signed: ______________________ Date: _______________________ Types of Funeral Planning Declaration Forms: 1. Basic Funeral Planning Declaration Form: — This form allows individuals to outline their fundamental preferences and wishes for their funeral, such as burial or cremation choice, funeral service type, and location preference. 2. Detailed Funeral Planning Declaration Form: — This form provides a more comprehensive approach, enabling individuals to specify additional details like viewing preferences, floral arrangements, music and readings choices, pallbearer selection, and special requests. 3. Prearranged Funeral Contract: — A prearranged funeral contract is a legally binding document that not only includes the individual's funeral plans but also allows for the prepayment and organization of funeral expenses. This type of form is typically offered by funeral homes or organizations that offer pre-planned funeral services.
