Planning a funeral for a loved one can take some time and patience. There are a lot of details to work out. You may find that you are filling out a lot of documents but don’t really understand what many of them mean or are for. When you plan your services at Rochester, NY funeral homes, you can get help filling out this paperwork. The funeral director will guide you through it and ensure everything is completed properly. If you are wondering what types of paperwork you will be completing, familiarize yourself with these documents.
Cemetery Documents
If you are planning to give your loved one a traditional burial in a cemetery, you will need to fill out the cemetery papers. You can get these from the cemetery or the funeral home director may have some available. You may also be able to print them online. This will allow you to choose the right burial spot or plot and record the burial information of the deceased. If you are planning to have a headstone and want to order it before the funeral, you will need to fill out paperwork regarding the headstone design and phrasing.
Funeral Plans
The funeral plans pertain to the viewing and ceremony. If your loved one had an estate plan then you may not have as much paperwork to worry about. Your loved one may have already made all of the arrangements and signed everything. You might still need to complete some work to show that you are the person who is making the plans and that you have viewed all the documents signed by your loved one. The funeral home may have additional forms that require you information as well.
Death Certificate
If your loved one had insurance or if you need to access their funeral benefits, you will need the provide a death certificate as proof that your loved one has passed away. You may also need this information if you are going to try to switch over bills, bank accounts, ownership of property, and other personal business. You can complete the paperwork at the funeral home to get the death certificate in a timely manner. The funeral home can also help you send it out and ensure everything is complete properly so there won’t be any hold ups and you will be able to move forward with the funeral process.
When it comes time to plan a funeral for a loved one and you want to make sure you are ready to fill out all
the paperwork completely, you should remember that the above forms will likely be required. You may fill them out at home or at Rochester, NY funeral homes. If you need help, the funeral home staff can assist you. When it comes time to plan a funeral for a loved one, be sure to give us a call. We are here to help with anything you may need during the planning process.